Finding the Third Proportional to 62,544 and 93,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,544 and 93,504 is: 139,789.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,544 : 93,504 = 93,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,544/93,504 = 93,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,544x = 93,504 × 93,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,544x = 8,742,998,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,742,998,016/62,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,789.56
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