Finding the Third Proportional to 62,908 and 96,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,908 and 96,546 is: 148,170.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,908 : 96,546 = 96,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,908/96,546 = 96,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,908x = 96,546 × 96,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,908x = 9,321,130,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,321,130,116/62,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,170.82
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