Finding the Third Proportional to 62,445 and 97,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,445 and 97,851 is: 153,332.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,445 : 97,851 = 97,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,445/97,851 = 97,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,445x = 97,851 × 97,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,445x = 9,574,818,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,574,818,201/62,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,332.02
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