Finding the Third Proportional to 62,705 and 134,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,705 and 134,037 is: 286,514.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,705 : 134,037 = 134,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,705/134,037 = 134,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,705x = 134,037 × 134,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,705x = 17,965,917,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,965,917,369/62,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,514.91
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