Finding the Third Proportional to 62,274 and 99,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,274 and 99,138 is: 157,824.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,274 : 99,138 = 99,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,274/99,138 = 99,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,274x = 99,138 × 99,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,274x = 9,828,343,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,828,343,044/62,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,824.18
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