Finding the Third Proportional to 62,314 and 134,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,314 and 134,132 is: 288,721.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,314 : 134,132 = 134,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,314/134,132 = 134,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,314x = 134,132 × 134,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,314x = 17,991,393,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,991,393,424/62,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,721.53
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