Finding the Third Proportional to 62,382 and 134,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,382 and 134,748 is: 291,061.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,382 : 134,748 = 134,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,382/134,748 = 134,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,382x = 134,748 × 134,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,382x = 18,157,023,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,157,023,504/62,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,061.90
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