Finding the Third Proportional to 62,926 and 95,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,926 and 95,195 is: 144,011.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,926 : 95,195 = 95,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,926/95,195 = 95,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,926x = 95,195 × 95,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,926x = 9,062,088,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,062,088,025/62,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,011.82
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