Finding the Third Proportional to 62,272 and 133,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,272 and 133,292 is: 285,308.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,272 : 133,292 = 133,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,272/133,292 = 133,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,272x = 133,292 × 133,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,272x = 17,766,757,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,766,757,264/62,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,308.92
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