Finding the Third Proportional to 62,746 and 135,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,746 and 135,104 is: 290,904.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,746 : 135,104 = 135,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,746/135,104 = 135,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,746x = 135,104 × 135,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,746x = 18,253,090,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,253,090,816/62,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,904.45
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