Finding the Third Proportional to 62,848 and 135,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,848 and 135,584 is: 292,499.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,848 : 135,584 = 135,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,848/135,584 = 135,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,848x = 135,584 × 135,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,848x = 18,383,021,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,383,021,056/62,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,499.70
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