Finding the Third Proportional to 62,048 and 83,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,048 and 83,230 is: 111,643.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,048 : 83,230 = 83,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,048/83,230 = 83,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,048x = 83,230 × 83,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,048x = 6,927,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,927,232,900/62,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,643.13
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