Finding the Third Proportional to 62,813 and 94,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,813 and 94,352 is: 141,727.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,813 : 94,352 = 94,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,813/94,352 = 94,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,813x = 94,352 × 94,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,813x = 8,902,299,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,902,299,904/62,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,727.03
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