Finding the Third Proportional to 62,324 and 108,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,324 and 108,552 is: 189,069.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,324 : 108,552 = 108,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,324/108,552 = 108,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,324x = 108,552 × 108,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,324x = 11,783,536,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,783,536,704/62,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,069.01
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