Finding the Third Proportional to 62,792 and 136,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,792 and 136,384 is: 296,225.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,792 : 136,384 = 136,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,792/136,384 = 136,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,792x = 136,384 × 136,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,792x = 18,600,595,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,600,595,456/62,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,225.56
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