Finding the Third Proportional to 62,618 and 135,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,618 and 135,852 is: 294,735.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,618 : 135,852 = 135,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,618/135,852 = 135,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,618x = 135,852 × 135,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,618x = 18,455,765,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,455,765,904/62,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,735.79
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