Finding the Third Proportional to 62,752 and 94,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,752 and 94,267 is: 141,609.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,752 : 94,267 = 94,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,752/94,267 = 94,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,752x = 94,267 × 94,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,752x = 8,886,267,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,886,267,289/62,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,609.31
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