Finding the Third Proportional to 62,648 and 91,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,648 and 91,472 is: 133,557.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,648 : 91,472 = 91,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,648/91,472 = 91,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,648x = 91,472 × 91,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,648x = 8,367,126,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,367,126,784/62,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,557.76
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