Finding the Third Proportional to 62,592 and 135,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,592 and 135,802 is: 294,641.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,592 : 135,802 = 135,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,592/135,802 = 135,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,592x = 135,802 × 135,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,592x = 18,442,183,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,442,183,204/62,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,641.22
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