Finding the Third Proportional to 62,271 and 99,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,271 and 99,134 is: 157,819.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,271 : 99,134 = 99,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,271/99,134 = 99,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,271x = 99,134 × 99,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,271x = 9,827,549,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,827,549,956/62,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,819.05
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