Finding the Third Proportional to 62,460 and 93,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,460 and 93,690 is: 140,535
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,460 : 93,690 = 93,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,460/93,690 = 93,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,460x = 93,690 × 93,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,460x = 8,777,816,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,777,816,100/62,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,535
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