Finding the Third Proportional to 62,774 and 137,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,774 and 137,992 is: 303,338.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,774 : 137,992 = 137,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,774/137,992 = 137,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,774x = 137,992 × 137,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,774x = 19,041,792,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,041,792,064/62,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,338.84
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