Finding the Third Proportional to 62,624 and 93,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,624 and 93,916 is: 140,844.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,624 : 93,916 = 93,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,624/93,916 = 93,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,624x = 93,916 × 93,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,624x = 8,820,215,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,820,215,056/62,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,844.01
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