Finding the Third Proportional to 62,418 and 136,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,418 and 136,428 is: 298,192.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,418 : 136,428 = 136,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,418/136,428 = 136,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,418x = 136,428 × 136,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,418x = 18,612,599,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,612,599,184/62,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,192.82
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