Finding the Third Proportional to 62,848 and 75,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,848 and 75,776 is: 91,363.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,848 : 75,776 = 75,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,848/75,776 = 75,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,848x = 75,776 × 75,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,848x = 5,742,002,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,742,002,176/62,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,363.32
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