Finding the Third Proportional to 62,244 and 93,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,244 and 93,412 is: 140,187.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,244 : 93,412 = 93,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,244/93,412 = 93,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,244x = 93,412 × 93,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,244x = 8,725,801,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,725,801,744/62,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,187.03
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