Finding the Third Proportional to 62,915 and 91,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,915 and 91,777 is: 133,879.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,915 : 91,777 = 91,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,915/91,777 = 91,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,915x = 91,777 × 91,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,915x = 8,423,017,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,423,017,729/62,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,879.32
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