Finding the Third Proportional to 62,564.25 and 134,970.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,564.25 and 134,970.75 is: 291,174.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,564.25 : 134,970.75 = 134,970.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,564.25/134,970.75 = 134,970.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,564.25x = 134,970.75 × 134,970.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,564.25x = 18,217,103,355.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,217,103,355.56/62,564.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,174.33
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