Finding the Third Proportional to 62,790 and 88,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,790 and 88,001 is: 123,334.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,790 : 88,001 = 88,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,790/88,001 = 88,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,790x = 88,001 × 88,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,790x = 7,744,176,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,744,176,001/62,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,334.54
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