Finding the Third Proportional to 62,649 and 95,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,649 and 95,958 is: 146,976.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,649 : 95,958 = 95,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,649/95,958 = 95,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,649x = 95,958 × 95,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,649x = 9,207,937,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,207,937,764/62,649 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,976.61
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