Finding the Third Proportional to 62,918 and 95,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,918 and 95,183 is: 143,993.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,918 : 95,183 = 95,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,918/95,183 = 95,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,918x = 95,183 × 95,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,918x = 9,059,803,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,059,803,489/62,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,993.83
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