Finding the Third Proportional to 62,719 and 151,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,719 and 151,691 is: 366,877.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,719 : 151,691 = 151,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,719/151,691 = 151,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,719x = 151,691 × 151,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,719x = 23,010,159,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,010,159,481/62,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,877.01
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