Finding the Third Proportional to 62,504 and 135,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,504 and 135,676 is: 294,508.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,504 : 135,676 = 135,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,504/135,676 = 135,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,504x = 135,676 × 135,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,504x = 18,407,976,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,407,976,976/62,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,508.78
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