Finding the Third Proportional to 62,754 and 130,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,754 and 130,608 is: 271,830.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,754 : 130,608 = 130,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,754/130,608 = 130,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,754x = 130,608 × 130,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,754x = 17,058,449,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,058,449,664/62,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,830.48
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