Finding the Third Proportional to 62,721 and 87,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,721 and 87,912 is: 123,220.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,721 : 87,912 = 87,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,721/87,912 = 87,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,721x = 87,912 × 87,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,721x = 7,728,519,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,728,519,744/62,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,220.61
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