Finding the Third Proportional to 62,728 and 134,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,728 and 134,204 is: 287,123.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,728 : 134,204 = 134,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,728/134,204 = 134,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,728x = 134,204 × 134,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,728x = 18,010,713,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,010,713,616/62,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,123.99
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