Finding the Third Proportional to 62,503 and 134,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,503 and 134,984 is: 291,516.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,503 : 134,984 = 134,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,503/134,984 = 134,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,503x = 134,984 × 134,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,503x = 18,220,680,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,220,680,256/62,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,516.89
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