Finding the Third Proportional to 62,368 and 136,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,368 and 136,816 is: 300,131.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,368 : 136,816 = 136,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,368/136,816 = 136,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,368x = 136,816 × 136,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,368x = 18,718,617,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,718,617,856/62,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,131.76
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