Finding the Third Proportional to 62,730 and 138,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,730 and 138,096 is: 304,009.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,730 : 138,096 = 138,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,730/138,096 = 138,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,730x = 138,096 × 138,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,730x = 19,070,505,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,070,505,216/62,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,009.33
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