Finding the Third Proportional to 62,468 and 95,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,468 and 95,790 is: 146,886.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,468 : 95,790 = 95,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,468/95,790 = 95,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,468x = 95,790 × 95,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,468x = 9,175,724,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,175,724,100/62,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,886.79
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