Finding the Third Proportional to 62,652 and 96,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,652 and 96,969 is: 150,082.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,652 : 96,969 = 96,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,652/96,969 = 96,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,652x = 96,969 × 96,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,652x = 9,402,986,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,402,986,961/62,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,082.79
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