Finding the Third Proportional to 62,790 and 94,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,790 and 94,185 is: 141,277.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,790 : 94,185 = 94,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,790/94,185 = 94,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,790x = 94,185 × 94,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,790x = 8,870,814,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,870,814,225/62,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,277.50
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