Finding the Third Proportional to 62,680 and 96,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,680 and 96,004 is: 147,044.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,680 : 96,004 = 96,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,680/96,004 = 96,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,680x = 96,004 × 96,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,680x = 9,216,768,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,216,768,016/62,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,044.80
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