Finding the Third Proportional to 62,444 and 95,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,444 and 95,752 is: 146,826.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,444 : 95,752 = 95,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,444/95,752 = 95,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,444x = 95,752 × 95,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,444x = 9,168,445,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,168,445,504/62,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,826.68
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