Finding the Third Proportional to 62,394 and 96,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,394 and 96,975 is: 150,722.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,394 : 96,975 = 96,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,394/96,975 = 96,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,394x = 96,975 × 96,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,394x = 9,404,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,404,150,625/62,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,722.03
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