Finding the Third Proportional to 62,368 and 96,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,368 and 96,012 is: 147,805.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,368 : 96,012 = 96,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,368/96,012 = 96,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,368x = 96,012 × 96,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,368x = 9,218,304,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,218,304,144/62,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,805.03
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