Finding the Third Proportional to 62,935.50 and 136,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,935.50 and 136,827 is: 297,473.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,935.50 : 136,827 = 136,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,935.50/136,827 = 136,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,935.50x = 136,827 × 136,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,935.50x = 18,721,627,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,721,627,929/62,935.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,473.25
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