Finding the Third Proportional to 62,010 and 92,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,010 and 92,877 is: 139,108.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,010 : 92,877 = 92,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,010/92,877 = 92,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,010x = 92,877 × 92,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,010x = 8,626,137,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,626,137,129/62,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,108.81
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