Finding the Third Proportional to 62,272 and 90,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,272 and 90,744 is: 132,233.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,272 : 90,744 = 90,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,272/90,744 = 90,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,272x = 90,744 × 90,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,272x = 8,234,473,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,234,473,536/62,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,233.97
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