Finding the Third Proportional to 62,348 and 135,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,348 and 135,064 is: 292,588.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,348 : 135,064 = 135,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,348/135,064 = 135,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,348x = 135,064 × 135,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,348x = 18,242,284,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,242,284,096/62,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,588.12
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