Finding the Third Proportional to 62,396 and 95,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,396 and 95,910 is: 147,424.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,396 : 95,910 = 95,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,396/95,910 = 95,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,396x = 95,910 × 95,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,396x = 9,198,728,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,198,728,100/62,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,424.96
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