Finding the Third Proportional to 62,370 and 133,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,370 and 133,326 is: 285,005.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,370 : 133,326 = 133,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,370/133,326 = 133,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,370x = 133,326 × 133,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,370x = 17,775,822,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,775,822,276/62,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,005.97
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