Finding the Third Proportional to 62,310 and 134,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,310 and 134,124 is: 288,705.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,310 : 134,124 = 134,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,310/134,124 = 134,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,310x = 134,124 × 134,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,310x = 17,989,247,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,989,247,376/62,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,705.62
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