Finding the Third Proportional to 62,466 and 135,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,466 and 135,390 is: 293,446.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,466 : 135,390 = 135,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,466/135,390 = 135,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,466x = 135,390 × 135,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,466x = 18,330,452,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,330,452,100/62,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,446.87
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