Finding the Third Proportional to 62,478 and 93,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,478 and 93,798 is: 140,818.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,478 : 93,798 = 93,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,478/93,798 = 93,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,478x = 93,798 × 93,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,478x = 8,798,064,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,798,064,804/62,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,818.61
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