Finding the Third Proportional to 62,950 and 136,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,950 and 136,226 is: 294,797.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,950 : 136,226 = 136,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,950/136,226 = 136,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,950x = 136,226 × 136,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,950x = 18,557,523,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,557,523,076/62,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,797.82
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