Finding the Third Proportional to 62,390 and 135,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,390 and 135,288 is: 293,361.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,390 : 135,288 = 135,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,390/135,288 = 135,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,390x = 135,288 × 135,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,390x = 18,302,842,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,302,842,944/62,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,361.80
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