Finding the Third Proportional to 62,204 and 93,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,204 and 93,618 is: 140,896.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,204 : 93,618 = 93,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,204/93,618 = 93,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,204x = 93,618 × 93,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,204x = 8,764,329,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,764,329,924/62,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,896.56
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