Finding the Third Proportional to 42,624 and 62,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,624 and 62,694 is: 92,214.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,624 : 62,694 = 62,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,624/62,694 = 62,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,624x = 62,694 × 62,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,624x = 3,930,537,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,930,537,636/42,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,214.19
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