Finding the Third Proportional to 62,514 and 93,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,514 and 93,776 is: 140,671.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,514 : 93,776 = 93,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,514/93,776 = 93,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,514x = 93,776 × 93,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,514x = 8,793,938,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,793,938,176/62,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,671.50
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