Finding the Third Proportional to 42,262 and 62,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,262 and 62,737 is: 93,131.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,262 : 62,737 = 62,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,262/62,737 = 62,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,262x = 62,737 × 62,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,262x = 3,935,931,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,935,931,169/42,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,131.68
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