Finding the Third Proportional to 62,319 and 135,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,319 and 135,153 is: 293,110.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,319 : 135,153 = 135,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,319/135,153 = 135,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,319x = 135,153 × 135,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,319x = 18,266,333,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,266,333,409/62,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,110.18
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