Finding the Third Proportional to 62,292 and 89,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,292 and 89,542 is: 128,712.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,292 : 89,542 = 89,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,292/89,542 = 89,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,292x = 89,542 × 89,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,292x = 8,017,769,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,017,769,764/62,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,712.67
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