Finding the Third Proportional to 62,320 and 96,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,320 and 96,752 is: 150,207.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,320 : 96,752 = 96,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,320/96,752 = 96,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,320x = 96,752 × 96,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,320x = 9,360,949,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,360,949,504/62,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,207.79
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