Finding the Third Proportional to 62,529 and 96,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,529 and 96,972 is: 150,387.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,529 : 96,972 = 96,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,529/96,972 = 96,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,529x = 96,972 × 96,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,529x = 9,403,568,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,403,568,784/62,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,387.32
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