Finding the Third Proportional to 62,899 and 101,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,899 and 101,000 is: 162,180.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,899 : 101,000 = 101,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,899/101,000 = 101,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,899x = 101,000 × 101,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,899x = 10,201,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,201,000,000/62,899 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,180.64
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