Finding the Third Proportional to 62,248 and 93,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,248 and 93,152 is: 139,398.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,248 : 93,152 = 93,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,248/93,152 = 93,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,248x = 93,152 × 93,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,248x = 8,677,295,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,677,295,104/62,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,398.78
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