Finding the Third Proportional to 62,368 and 93,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,368 and 93,552 is: 140,328
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,368 : 93,552 = 93,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,368/93,552 = 93,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,368x = 93,552 × 93,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,368x = 8,751,976,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,751,976,704/62,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,328
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