Finding the Third Proportional to 62,594 and 85,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,594 and 85,251 is: 116,109.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,594 : 85,251 = 85,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,594/85,251 = 85,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,594x = 85,251 × 85,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,594x = 7,267,733,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,267,733,001/62,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,109.10
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