Finding the Third Proportional to 62,547 and 133,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,547 and 133,296 is: 284,071.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,547 : 133,296 = 133,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,547/133,296 = 133,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,547x = 133,296 × 133,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,547x = 17,767,823,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,767,823,616/62,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,071.56
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