Finding the Third Proportional to 62,820 and 136,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,820 and 136,554 is: 296,832.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,820 : 136,554 = 136,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,820/136,554 = 136,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,820x = 136,554 × 136,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,820x = 18,646,994,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,646,994,916/62,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,832.14
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