Finding the Third Proportional to 62,622 and 93,913.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,622 and 93,913.50 is: 140,841.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,622 : 93,913.50 = 93,913.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,622/93,913.50 = 93,913.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,622x = 93,913.50 × 93,913.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,622x = 8,819,745,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,819,745,482.25/62,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,841.01
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