Finding the Third Proportional to 62,232 and 96,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,232 and 96,106 is: 148,418.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,232 : 96,106 = 96,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,232/96,106 = 96,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,232x = 96,106 × 96,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,232x = 9,236,363,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,236,363,236/62,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,418.23
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