Finding the Third Proportional to 62,433 and 134,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,433 and 134,841 is: 291,225.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,433 : 134,841 = 134,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,433/134,841 = 134,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,433x = 134,841 × 134,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,433x = 18,182,095,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,182,095,281/62,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,225.72
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