Finding the Third Proportional to 62,993 and 136,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,993 and 136,152 is: 294,276.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,993 : 136,152 = 136,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,993/136,152 = 136,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,993x = 136,152 × 136,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,993x = 18,537,367,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,537,367,104/62,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,276.62
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