Finding the Third Proportional to 62,826 and 136,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,826 and 136,749 is: 297,652.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,826 : 136,749 = 136,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,826/136,749 = 136,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,826x = 136,749 × 136,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,826x = 18,700,289,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,700,289,001/62,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,652.07
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