Finding the Third Proportional to 62,390 and 133,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,390 and 133,712 is: 286,566.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,390 : 133,712 = 133,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,390/133,712 = 133,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,390x = 133,712 × 133,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,390x = 17,878,898,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,878,898,944/62,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,566.74
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