Finding the Third Proportional to 62,689 and 130,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,689 and 130,562 is: 271,920.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,689 : 130,562 = 130,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,689/130,562 = 130,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,689x = 130,562 × 130,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,689x = 17,046,435,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,046,435,844/62,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,920.69
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