Finding the Third Proportional to 62,296 and 93,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,296 and 93,424 is: 140,106.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,296 : 93,424 = 93,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,296/93,424 = 93,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,296x = 93,424 × 93,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,296x = 8,728,043,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,728,043,776/62,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,106.01
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