Finding the Third Proportional to 62,127 and 82,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,127 and 82,773 is: 110,280.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,127 : 82,773 = 82,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,127/82,773 = 82,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,127x = 82,773 × 82,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,127x = 6,851,369,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,851,369,529/62,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,280.06
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