Finding the Third Proportional to 62,504 and 135,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,504 and 135,424 is: 293,415.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,504 : 135,424 = 135,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,504/135,424 = 135,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,504x = 135,424 × 135,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,504x = 18,339,659,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,339,659,776/62,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,415.78
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