Finding the Third Proportional to 62,460 and 131,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,460 and 131,446 is: 276,625.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,460 : 131,446 = 131,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,460/131,446 = 131,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,460x = 131,446 × 131,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,460x = 17,278,050,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,278,050,916/62,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,625.86
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