Finding the Third Proportional to 62,322 and 93,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,322 and 93,464 is: 140,167.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,322 : 93,464 = 93,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,322/93,464 = 93,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,322x = 93,464 × 93,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,322x = 8,735,519,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,735,519,296/62,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,167.51
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