Finding the Third Proportional to 62,519 and 135,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,519 and 135,013 is: 291,567.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,519 : 135,013 = 135,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,519/135,013 = 135,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,519x = 135,013 × 135,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,519x = 18,228,510,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,228,510,169/62,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,567.53
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