Finding the Third Proportional to 62,914 and 91,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,914 and 91,776 is: 133,878.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,914 : 91,776 = 91,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,914/91,776 = 91,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,914x = 91,776 × 91,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,914x = 8,422,834,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,422,834,176/62,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,878.54
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