Finding the Third Proportional to 62,556 and 93,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,556 and 93,522 is: 139,816.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,556 : 93,522 = 93,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,556/93,522 = 93,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,556x = 93,522 × 93,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,556x = 8,746,364,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,746,364,484/62,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,816.56
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