Finding the Third Proportional to 62,604 and 135,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,604 and 135,036 is: 291,270.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,604 : 135,036 = 135,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,604/135,036 = 135,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,604x = 135,036 × 135,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,604x = 18,234,721,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,234,721,296/62,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,270.87
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