Finding the Third Proportional to 62,736 and 134,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,736 and 134,568 is: 288,646.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,736 : 134,568 = 134,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,736/134,568 = 134,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,736x = 134,568 × 134,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,736x = 18,108,546,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,108,546,624/62,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,646.82
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