Finding the Third Proportional to 62,750 and 93,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,750 and 93,045 is: 137,966.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,750 : 93,045 = 93,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,750/93,045 = 93,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,750x = 93,045 × 93,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,750x = 8,657,372,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,657,372,025/62,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,966.09
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