Finding the Third Proportional to 62,462 and 95,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,462 and 95,253 is: 145,258.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,462 : 95,253 = 95,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,462/95,253 = 95,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,462x = 95,253 × 95,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,462x = 9,073,134,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,073,134,009/62,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,258.46
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