Finding the Third Proportional to 62,480 and 99,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,480 and 99,930 is: 159,827.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,480 : 99,930 = 99,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,480/99,930 = 99,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,480x = 99,930 × 99,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,480x = 9,986,004,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,986,004,900/62,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,827.22
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