Finding the Third Proportional to 62,856 and 94,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,856 and 94,284 is: 141,426
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,856 : 94,284 = 94,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,856/94,284 = 94,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,856x = 94,284 × 94,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,856x = 8,889,472,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,889,472,656/62,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,426
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