Finding the Third Proportional to 62,068 and 93,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,068 and 93,082 is: 139,593.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,068 : 93,082 = 93,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,068/93,082 = 93,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,068x = 93,082 × 93,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,068x = 8,664,258,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,664,258,724/62,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,593.01
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