Finding the Third Proportional to 62,962 and 137,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,962 and 137,000 is: 298,100.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,962 : 137,000 = 137,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,962/137,000 = 137,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,962x = 137,000 × 137,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,962x = 18,769,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,769,000,000/62,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,100.44
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