Finding the Third Proportional to 62,328 and 133,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,328 and 133,399 is: 285,510.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,328 : 133,399 = 133,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,328/133,399 = 133,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,328x = 133,399 × 133,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,328x = 17,795,293,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,795,293,201/62,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,510.42
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