Finding the Third Proportional to 62,654 and 135,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,654 and 135,159 is: 291,568.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,654 : 135,159 = 135,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,654/135,159 = 135,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,654x = 135,159 × 135,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,654x = 18,267,955,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,267,955,281/62,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,568.86
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