Finding the Third Proportional to 62,468 and 137,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,468 and 137,375 is: 302,104.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,468 : 137,375 = 137,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,468/137,375 = 137,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,468x = 137,375 × 137,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,468x = 18,871,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,871,890,625/62,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,104.93
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