Finding the Third Proportional to 62,794 and 88,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,794 and 88,007 is: 123,343.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,794 : 88,007 = 88,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,794/88,007 = 88,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,794x = 88,007 × 88,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,794x = 7,745,232,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,745,232,049/62,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,343.50
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