Finding the Third Proportional to 62,554 and 92,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,554 and 92,176 is: 135,825.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,554 : 92,176 = 92,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,554/92,176 = 92,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,554x = 92,176 × 92,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,554x = 8,496,414,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,496,414,976/62,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,825.29
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