Finding the Third Proportional to 62,218 and 134,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,218 and 134,264 is: 289,736.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,218 : 134,264 = 134,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,218/134,264 = 134,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,218x = 134,264 × 134,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,218x = 18,026,821,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,026,821,696/62,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,736.44
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