Finding the Third Proportional to 62,090 and 95,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,090 and 95,136 is: 145,769.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,090 : 95,136 = 95,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,090/95,136 = 95,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,090x = 95,136 × 95,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,090x = 9,050,858,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,050,858,496/62,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,769.99
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