Finding the Third Proportional to 62,826 and 135,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,826 and 135,493 is: 292,209.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,826 : 135,493 = 135,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,826/135,493 = 135,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,826x = 135,493 × 135,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,826x = 18,358,353,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,358,353,049/62,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,209.48
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