Finding the Third Proportional to 62,733 and 138,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,733 and 138,102 is: 304,021.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,733 : 138,102 = 138,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,733/138,102 = 138,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,733x = 138,102 × 138,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,733x = 19,072,162,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,072,162,404/62,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,021.21
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