Finding the Third Proportional to 62,910 and 136,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,910 and 136,890 is: 297,867.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,910 : 136,890 = 136,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,910/136,890 = 136,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,910x = 136,890 × 136,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,910x = 18,738,872,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,738,872,100/62,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,867.94
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