Finding the Third Proportional to 62,246 and 93,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,246 and 93,414 is: 140,188.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,246 : 93,414 = 93,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,246/93,414 = 93,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,246x = 93,414 × 93,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,246x = 8,726,175,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,726,175,396/62,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,188.53
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