Finding the Third Proportional to 62,672 and 137,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,672 and 137,746 is: 302,750.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,672 : 137,746 = 137,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,672/137,746 = 137,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,672x = 137,746 × 137,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,672x = 18,973,960,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,973,960,516/62,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,750.20
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