Finding the Third Proportional to 62,020 and 90,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,020 and 90,004 is: 130,614.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,020 : 90,004 = 90,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,020/90,004 = 90,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,020x = 90,004 × 90,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,020x = 8,100,720,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,100,720,016/62,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,614.64
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