Finding the Third Proportional to 62,734 and 134,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,734 and 134,092 is: 286,617.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,734 : 134,092 = 134,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,734/134,092 = 134,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,734x = 134,092 × 134,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,734x = 17,980,664,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,980,664,464/62,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,617.54
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