Finding the Third Proportional to 62,358 and 93,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,358 and 93,291 is: 139,568.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,358 : 93,291 = 93,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,358/93,291 = 93,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,358x = 93,291 × 93,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,358x = 8,703,210,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,703,210,681/62,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,568.47
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