Finding the Third Proportional to 62,244 and 83,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,244 and 83,862 is: 112,988.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,244 : 83,862 = 83,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,244/83,862 = 83,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,244x = 83,862 × 83,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,244x = 7,032,835,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,032,835,044/62,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,988.16
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