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Finding the Third Proportional to 62.63 and 94.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 62.63 and 94.50 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 94.50 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/94.50 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 94.50 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 8,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,930.25/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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