Finding the Third Proportional to 62,894 and 134,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,894 and 134,794 is: 288,889.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,894 : 134,794 = 134,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,894/134,794 = 134,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,894x = 134,794 × 134,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,894x = 18,169,422,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,169,422,436/62,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,889.60
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