Finding the Third Proportional to 62,908 and 91,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,908 and 91,768 is: 133,867.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,908 : 91,768 = 91,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,908/91,768 = 91,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,908x = 91,768 × 91,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,908x = 8,421,365,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,421,365,824/62,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,867.96
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