Finding the Third Proportional to 62,614 and 139,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,614 and 139,226 is: 309,577.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,614 : 139,226 = 139,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,614/139,226 = 139,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,614x = 139,226 × 139,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,614x = 19,383,879,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,383,879,076/62,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,577.40
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