Finding the Third Proportional to 62,924 and 95,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,924 and 95,192 is: 144,007.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,924 : 95,192 = 95,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,924/95,192 = 95,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,924x = 95,192 × 95,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,924x = 9,061,516,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,061,516,864/62,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,007.32
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