Finding the Third Proportional to 62,443 and 133,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,443 and 133,819 is: 286,781.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,443 : 133,819 = 133,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,443/133,819 = 133,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,443x = 133,819 × 133,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,443x = 17,907,524,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,907,524,761/62,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,781.94
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