Finding the Third Proportional to 62,670 and 95,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,670 and 95,990 is: 147,025.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,670 : 95,990 = 95,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,670/95,990 = 95,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,670x = 95,990 × 95,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,670x = 9,214,080,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,214,080,100/62,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,025.37
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