Finding the Third Proportional to 62,735 and 134,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,735 and 134,197 is: 287,062.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,735 : 134,197 = 134,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,735/134,197 = 134,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,735x = 134,197 × 134,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,735x = 18,008,834,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,008,834,809/62,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,062.00
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