Finding the Third Proportional to 62,676 and 131,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,676 and 131,501 is: 275,903.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,676 : 131,501 = 131,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,676/131,501 = 131,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,676x = 131,501 × 131,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,676x = 17,292,513,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,292,513,001/62,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,903.26
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