Finding the Third Proportional to 62,416 and 136,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,416 and 136,494 is: 298,490.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,416 : 136,494 = 136,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,416/136,494 = 136,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,416x = 136,494 × 136,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,416x = 18,630,612,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,630,612,036/62,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,490.96
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