Finding the Third Proportional to 62,320 and 133,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,320 and 133,388 is: 285,499.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,320 : 133,388 = 133,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,320/133,388 = 133,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,320x = 133,388 × 133,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,320x = 17,792,358,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,792,358,544/62,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,499.98
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