Finding the Third Proportional to 62,472 and 91,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,472 and 91,365 is: 133,620.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,472 : 91,365 = 91,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,472/91,365 = 91,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,472x = 91,365 × 91,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,472x = 8,347,563,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,347,563,225/62,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,620.87
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