Finding the Third Proportional to 62,329 and 133,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,329 and 133,415 is: 285,574.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,329 : 133,415 = 133,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,329/133,415 = 133,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,329x = 133,415 × 133,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,329x = 17,799,562,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,799,562,225/62,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,574.33
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