Finding the Third Proportional to 62,328 and 134,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,328 and 134,160 is: 288,777.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,328 : 134,160 = 134,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,328/134,160 = 134,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,328x = 134,160 × 134,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,328x = 17,998,905,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,998,905,600/62,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,777.20
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