Finding the Third Proportional to 62,361 and 81,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,361 and 81,330 is: 106,069.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,361 : 81,330 = 81,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,361/81,330 = 81,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,361x = 81,330 × 81,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,361x = 6,614,568,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,614,568,900/62,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,069.00
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