Finding the Third Proportional to 62,584 and 97,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,584 and 97,037 is: 150,456.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,584 : 97,037 = 97,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,584/97,037 = 97,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,584x = 97,037 × 97,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,584x = 9,416,179,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,416,179,369/62,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,456.66
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