Finding the Third Proportional to 62,316 and 133,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,316 and 133,380 is: 285,484.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,316 : 133,380 = 133,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,316/133,380 = 133,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,316x = 133,380 × 133,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,316x = 17,790,224,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,790,224,400/62,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,484.06
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