Finding the Third Proportional to 62,274 and 136,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,274 and 136,660 is: 299,899.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,274 : 136,660 = 136,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,274/136,660 = 136,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,274x = 136,660 × 136,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,274x = 18,675,955,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,675,955,600/62,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,899.73
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