Finding the Third Proportional to 62,600 and 135,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,600 and 135,814 is: 294,655.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,600 : 135,814 = 135,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,600/135,814 = 135,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,600x = 135,814 × 135,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,600x = 18,445,442,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,445,442,596/62,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,655.63
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