Finding the Third Proportional to 62,308 and 134,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,308 and 134,120 is: 288,697.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,308 : 134,120 = 134,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,308/134,120 = 134,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,308x = 134,120 × 134,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,308x = 17,988,174,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,988,174,400/62,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,697.67
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