Finding the Third Proportional to 62,410 and 93,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,410 and 93,347 is: 139,619.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,410 : 93,347 = 93,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,410/93,347 = 93,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,410x = 93,347 × 93,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,410x = 8,713,662,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,713,662,409/62,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,619.65
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