Finding the Third Proportional to 62,471 and 99,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,471 and 99,917 is: 159,808.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,471 : 99,917 = 99,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,471/99,917 = 99,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,471x = 99,917 × 99,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,471x = 9,983,406,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,983,406,889/62,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,808.66
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