Finding the Third Proportional to 62,424 and 93,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,424 and 93,636 is: 140,454
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,424 : 93,636 = 93,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,424/93,636 = 93,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,424x = 93,636 × 93,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,424x = 8,767,700,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,767,700,496/62,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,454
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