Finding the Third Proportional to 62,244 and 133,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,244 and 133,236 is: 285,197.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,244 : 133,236 = 133,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,244/133,236 = 133,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,244x = 133,236 × 133,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,244x = 17,751,831,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,751,831,696/62,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,197.48
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