Finding the Third Proportional to 62,467 and 82,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,467 and 82,014 is: 107,677.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,467 : 82,014 = 82,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,467/82,014 = 82,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,467x = 82,014 × 82,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,467x = 6,726,296,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,726,296,196/62,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,677.59
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