Finding the Third Proportional to 62,288 and 133,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,288 and 133,650 is: 286,769.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,288 : 133,650 = 133,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,288/133,650 = 133,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,288x = 133,650 × 133,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,288x = 17,862,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,862,322,500/62,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,769.88
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