Finding the Third Proportional to 62,640 and 93,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,640 and 93,990 is: 141,030.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,640 : 93,990 = 93,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,640/93,990 = 93,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,640x = 93,990 × 93,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,640x = 8,834,120,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,834,120,100/62,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,030.01
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