Finding the Third Proportional to 62,670 and 135,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,670 and 135,030 is: 290,938.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,670 : 135,030 = 135,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,670/135,030 = 135,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,670x = 135,030 × 135,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,670x = 18,233,100,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,233,100,900/62,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,938.26
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