Finding the Third Proportional to 62,316 and 98,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,316 and 98,010 is: 154,149.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,316 : 98,010 = 98,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,316/98,010 = 98,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,316x = 98,010 × 98,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,316x = 9,605,960,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,605,960,100/62,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,149.18
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