Finding the Third Proportional to 62,374 and 136,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,374 and 136,033 is: 296,677.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,374 : 136,033 = 136,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,374/136,033 = 136,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,374x = 136,033 × 136,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,374x = 18,504,977,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,504,977,089/62,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,677.74
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