Finding the Third Proportional to 62,744 and 137,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,744 and 137,926 is: 303,193.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,744 : 137,926 = 137,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,744/137,926 = 137,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,744x = 137,926 × 137,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,744x = 19,023,581,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,023,581,476/62,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,193.64
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