Finding the Third Proportional to 62,329 and 135,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,329 and 135,174 is: 293,154.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,329 : 135,174 = 135,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,329/135,174 = 135,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,329x = 135,174 × 135,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,329x = 18,272,010,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,272,010,276/62,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,154.23
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