Finding the Third Proportional to 62,752 and 92,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,752 and 92,036 is: 134,985.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,752 : 92,036 = 92,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,752/92,036 = 92,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,752x = 92,036 × 92,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,752x = 8,470,625,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,470,625,296/62,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,985.74
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