Finding the Third Proportional to 62,347 and 133,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,347 and 133,555 is: 286,091.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,347 : 133,555 = 133,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,347/133,555 = 133,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,347x = 133,555 × 133,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,347x = 17,836,938,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,836,938,025/62,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,091.36
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