Finding the Third Proportional to 62,226 and 95,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,226 and 95,700 is: 147,181.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,226 : 95,700 = 95,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,226/95,700 = 95,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,226x = 95,700 × 95,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,226x = 9,158,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,158,490,000/62,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,181.08
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