Finding the Third Proportional to 62,884 and 135,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,884 and 135,568 is: 292,263.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,884 : 135,568 = 135,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,884/135,568 = 135,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,884x = 135,568 × 135,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,884x = 18,378,682,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,378,682,624/62,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,263.26
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