Finding the Third Proportional to 62,640 and 131,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,640 and 131,841 is: 277,491.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,640 : 131,841 = 131,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,640/131,841 = 131,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,640x = 131,841 × 131,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,640x = 17,382,049,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,382,049,281/62,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,491.21
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