Finding the Third Proportional to 62,410 and 137,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,410 and 137,294 is: 302,029.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,410 : 137,294 = 137,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,410/137,294 = 137,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,410x = 137,294 × 137,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,410x = 18,849,642,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,849,642,436/62,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,029.20
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