Finding the Third Proportional to 62,337 and 93,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,337 and 93,481 is: 140,184.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,337 : 93,481 = 93,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,337/93,481 = 93,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,337x = 93,481 × 93,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,337x = 8,738,697,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,738,697,361/62,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,184.76
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