Finding the Third Proportional to 62,412 and 137,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,412 and 137,298 is: 302,037.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,412 : 137,298 = 137,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,412/137,298 = 137,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,412x = 137,298 × 137,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,412x = 18,850,740,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,850,740,804/62,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,037.12
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