Finding the Third Proportional to 62,217 and 93,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,217 and 93,835 is: 141,520.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,217 : 93,835 = 93,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,217/93,835 = 93,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,217x = 93,835 × 93,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,217x = 8,805,007,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,805,007,225/62,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,520.92
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