Finding the Third Proportional to 62,706 and 133,916.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,706 and 133,916.25 is: 285,994.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,706 : 133,916.25 = 133,916.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,706/133,916.25 = 133,916.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,706x = 133,916.25 × 133,916.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,706x = 17,933,562,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,933,562,014.06/62,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,994.35
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