Finding the Third Proportional to 62,670 and 136,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,670 and 136,773 is: 298,497.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,670 : 136,773 = 136,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,670/136,773 = 136,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,670x = 136,773 × 136,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,670x = 18,706,853,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,706,853,529/62,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,497.74
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