Finding the Third Proportional to 62,148 and 98,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,148 and 98,454 is: 155,969.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,148 : 98,454 = 98,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,148/98,454 = 98,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,148x = 98,454 × 98,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,148x = 9,693,190,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,693,190,116/62,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,969.46
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