Finding the Third Proportional to 62,252 and 136,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,252 and 136,598 is: 299,733.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,252 : 136,598 = 136,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,252/136,598 = 136,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,252x = 136,598 × 136,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,252x = 18,659,013,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,659,013,604/62,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,733.56
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