Finding the Third Proportional to 62,516 and 134,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,516 and 134,806 is: 290,688.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,516 : 134,806 = 134,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,516/134,806 = 134,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,516x = 134,806 × 134,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,516x = 18,172,657,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,172,657,636/62,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,688.11
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