Finding the Third Proportional to 62,777 and 93,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,777 and 93,079 is: 138,007.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,777 : 93,079 = 93,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,777/93,079 = 93,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,777x = 93,079 × 93,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,777x = 8,663,700,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,663,700,241/62,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,007.55
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