Finding the Third Proportional to 62,409 and 134,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,409 and 134,658 is: 290,547.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,409 : 134,658 = 134,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,409/134,658 = 134,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,409x = 134,658 × 134,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,409x = 18,132,776,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,132,776,964/62,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,547.47
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