Finding the Third Proportional to 62,392 and 136,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,392 and 136,450 is: 298,413.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,392 : 136,450 = 136,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,392/136,450 = 136,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,392x = 136,450 × 136,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,392x = 18,618,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,618,602,500/62,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,413.30
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