Finding the Third Proportional to 62,607 and 93,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,607 and 93,910 is: 140,864.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,607 : 93,910 = 93,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,607/93,910 = 93,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,607x = 93,910 × 93,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,607x = 8,819,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,819,088,100/62,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,864.25
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