Finding the Third Proportional to 62,406 and 136,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,406 and 136,215 is: 297,319.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,406 : 136,215 = 136,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,406/136,215 = 136,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,406x = 136,215 × 136,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,406x = 18,554,526,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,554,526,225/62,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,319.59
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