Finding the Third Proportional to 62,992 and 97,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,992 and 97,530 is: 151,004.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,992 : 97,530 = 97,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,992/97,530 = 97,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,992x = 97,530 × 97,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,992x = 9,512,100,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,512,100,900/62,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,004.90
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