Finding the Third Proportional to 62,633 and 137,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,633 and 137,332 is: 301,120.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,633 : 137,332 = 137,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,633/137,332 = 137,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,633x = 137,332 × 137,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,633x = 18,860,078,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,860,078,224/62,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,120.47
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