Finding the Third Proportional to 62,230 and 94,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,230 and 94,643 is: 143,938.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,230 : 94,643 = 94,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,230/94,643 = 94,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,230x = 94,643 × 94,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,230x = 8,957,297,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,957,297,449/62,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,938.57
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