Finding the Third Proportional to 62,440 and 91,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,440 and 91,411 is: 133,824.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,440 : 91,411 = 91,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,440/91,411 = 91,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,440x = 91,411 × 91,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,440x = 8,355,970,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,355,970,921/62,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,824.01
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