Finding the Third Proportional to 62,220 and 84,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,220 and 84,114 is: 113,712.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,220 : 84,114 = 84,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,220/84,114 = 84,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,220x = 84,114 × 84,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,220x = 7,075,164,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,075,164,996/62,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,712.07
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