Finding the Third Proportional to 62,316 and 134,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,316 and 134,680 is: 291,076.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,316 : 134,680 = 134,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,316/134,680 = 134,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,316x = 134,680 × 134,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,316x = 18,138,702,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,138,702,400/62,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,076.17
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