Finding the Third Proportional to 62,646 and 96,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,646 and 96,960 is: 150,069.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,646 : 96,960 = 96,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,646/96,960 = 96,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,646x = 96,960 × 96,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,646x = 9,401,241,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,401,241,600/62,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,069.30
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