Finding the Third Proportional to 62,313 and 94,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,313 and 94,213 is: 142,443.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,313 : 94,213 = 94,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,313/94,213 = 94,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,313x = 94,213 × 94,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,313x = 8,876,089,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,876,089,369/62,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,443.62
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