Finding the Third Proportional to 62,571 and 92,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,571 and 92,196 is: 135,847.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,571 : 92,196 = 92,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,571/92,196 = 92,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,571x = 92,196 × 92,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,571x = 8,500,102,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,500,102,416/62,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,847.32
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