Finding the Third Proportional to 62,608 and 97,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,608 and 97,752 is: 152,623.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,608 : 97,752 = 97,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,608/97,752 = 97,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,608x = 97,752 × 97,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,608x = 9,555,453,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,555,453,504/62,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,623.52
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