Finding the Third Proportional to 62,354 and 150,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,354 and 150,953 is: 365,442.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,354 : 150,953 = 150,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,354/150,953 = 150,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,354x = 150,953 × 150,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,354x = 22,786,808,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,786,808,209/62,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,442.61
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