Finding the Third Proportional to 62,117 and 96,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,117 and 96,363 is: 149,489.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,117 : 96,363 = 96,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,117/96,363 = 96,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,117x = 96,363 × 96,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,117x = 9,285,827,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,285,827,769/62,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,489.31
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