Finding the Third Proportional to 62,754 and 97,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,754 and 97,836 is: 152,530.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,754 : 97,836 = 97,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,754/97,836 = 97,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,754x = 97,836 × 97,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,754x = 9,571,882,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,571,882,896/62,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,530.24
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