Finding the Third Proportional to 62,224 and 93,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,224 and 93,846 is: 141,538.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,224 : 93,846 = 93,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,224/93,846 = 93,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,224x = 93,846 × 93,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,224x = 8,807,071,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,807,071,716/62,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,538.18
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