Finding the Third Proportional to 62,994 and 103,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,994 and 103,104 is: 168,753.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,994 : 103,104 = 103,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,994/103,104 = 103,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,994x = 103,104 × 103,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,994x = 10,630,434,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,630,434,816/62,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,753.13
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