Finding the Third Proportional to 62,840 and 92,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,840 and 92,148 is: 135,124.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,840 : 92,148 = 92,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,840/92,148 = 92,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,840x = 92,148 × 92,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,840x = 8,491,253,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,491,253,904/62,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,124.98
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