Finding the Third Proportional to 62,838 and 87,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,838 and 87,900 is: 122,957.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,838 : 87,900 = 87,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,838/87,900 = 87,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,838x = 87,900 × 87,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,838x = 7,726,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,726,410,000/62,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,957.61
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