Finding the Third Proportional to 62,222 and 95,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,222 and 95,638 is: 146,999.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,222 : 95,638 = 95,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,222/95,638 = 95,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,222x = 95,638 × 95,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,222x = 9,146,627,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,146,627,044/62,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,999.89
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