Finding the Third Proportional to 62,256 and 93,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,256 and 93,164 is: 139,416.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,256 : 93,164 = 93,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,256/93,164 = 93,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,256x = 93,164 × 93,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,256x = 8,679,530,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,679,530,896/62,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,416.78
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