Finding the Third Proportional to 62,091 and 98,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,091 and 98,361 is: 155,817.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,091 : 98,361 = 98,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,091/98,361 = 98,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,091x = 98,361 × 98,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,091x = 9,674,886,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,674,886,321/62,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,817.85
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