Finding the Third Proportional to 62,085 and 95,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,085 and 95,129 is: 145,760.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,085 : 95,129 = 95,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,085/95,129 = 95,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,085x = 95,129 × 95,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,085x = 9,049,526,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,049,526,641/62,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,760.27
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