Finding the Third Proportional to 62,364 and 93,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,364 and 93,546 is: 140,319
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,364 : 93,546 = 93,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,364/93,546 = 93,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,364x = 93,546 × 93,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,364x = 8,750,854,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,750,854,116/62,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,319
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