Finding the Third Proportional to 62,302 and 93,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,302 and 93,530 is: 140,410.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,302 : 93,530 = 93,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,302/93,530 = 93,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,302x = 93,530 × 93,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,302x = 8,747,860,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,747,860,900/62,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,410.60
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