Finding the Third Proportional to 62,362 and 95,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,362 and 95,100 is: 145,024.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,362 : 95,100 = 95,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,362/95,100 = 95,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,362x = 95,100 × 95,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,362x = 9,044,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,044,010,000/62,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,024.37
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