Finding the Third Proportional to 62,492 and 134,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,492 and 134,968 is: 291,499.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,492 : 134,968 = 134,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,492/134,968 = 134,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,492x = 134,968 × 134,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,492x = 18,216,361,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,216,361,024/62,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,499.09
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