Finding the Third Proportional to 62,483 and 97,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,483 and 97,416 is: 151,879.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,483 : 97,416 = 97,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,483/97,416 = 97,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,483x = 97,416 × 97,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,483x = 9,489,877,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,489,877,056/62,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,879.34
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