Finding the Third Proportional to 62,764 and 92,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,764 and 92,052 is: 135,006.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,764 : 92,052 = 92,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,764/92,052 = 92,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,764x = 92,052 × 92,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,764x = 8,473,570,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,473,570,704/62,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,006.86
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