Finding the Third Proportional to 62,876 and 94,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,876 and 94,314 is: 141,471
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,876 : 94,314 = 94,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,876/94,314 = 94,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,876x = 94,314 × 94,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,876x = 8,895,130,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,895,130,596/62,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,471
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