Finding the Third Proportional to 62,164 and 93,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,164 and 93,762 is: 141,421.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,164 : 93,762 = 93,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,164/93,762 = 93,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,164x = 93,762 × 93,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,164x = 8,791,312,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,791,312,644/62,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,421.28
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