Finding the Third Proportional to 63,262 and 94,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,262 and 94,860 is: 142,240.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,262 : 94,860 = 94,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,262/94,860 = 94,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,262x = 94,860 × 94,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,262x = 8,998,419,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,998,419,600/63,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,240.52
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