Finding the Third Proportional to 62,860.50 and 135,562.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,860.50 and 135,562.50 is: 292,348.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,860.50 : 135,562.50 = 135,562.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,860.50/135,562.50 = 135,562.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,860.50x = 135,562.50 × 135,562.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,860.50x = 18,377,191,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,377,191,406.25/62,860.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,348.79
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