Finding the Third Proportional to 62,727 and 134,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,727 and 134,550 is: 288,611.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,727 : 134,550 = 134,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,727/134,550 = 134,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,727x = 134,550 × 134,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,727x = 18,103,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,103,702,500/62,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,611.00
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