Finding the Third Proportional to 62,650 and 94,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,650 and 94,006 is: 141,055.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,650 : 94,006 = 94,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,650/94,006 = 94,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,650x = 94,006 × 94,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,650x = 8,837,128,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,837,128,036/62,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,055.52
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