Finding the Third Proportional to 62,851,794 and 96,967,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,851,794 and 96,967,975 is: 149,602,542.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,851,794 : 96,967,975 = 96,967,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,851,794/96,967,975 = 96,967,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,851,794x = 96,967,975 × 96,967,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,851,794x = 9,402,788,175,600,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,402,788,175,600,624/62,851,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,602,542.38
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