Finding the Third Proportional to 62,826 and 134,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,826 and 134,752 is: 289,022.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,826 : 134,752 = 134,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,826/134,752 = 134,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,826x = 134,752 × 134,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,826x = 18,158,101,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,158,101,504/62,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,022.08
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