Finding the Third Proportional to 62,228 and 95,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,228 and 95,704 is: 147,188.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,228 : 95,704 = 95,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,228/95,704 = 95,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,228x = 95,704 × 95,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,228x = 9,159,255,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,159,255,616/62,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,188.65
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