Finding the Third Proportional to 62,604 and 136,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,604 and 136,710 is: 298,537.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,604 : 136,710 = 136,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,604/136,710 = 136,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,604x = 136,710 × 136,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,604x = 18,689,624,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,689,624,100/62,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,537.22
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