Finding the Third Proportional to 62,622 and 134,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,622 and 134,352 is: 288,244.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,622 : 134,352 = 134,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,622/134,352 = 134,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,622x = 134,352 × 134,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,622x = 18,050,459,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,050,459,904/62,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,244.70
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