Finding the Third Proportional to 62,314 and 134,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,314 and 134,612 is: 290,791.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,314 : 134,612 = 134,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,314/134,612 = 134,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,314x = 134,612 × 134,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,314x = 18,120,390,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,120,390,544/62,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,791.64
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