Finding the Third Proportional to 45,963 and 63,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 45,963 and 63,294 is: 87,159.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,963 : 63,294 = 63,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,963/63,294 = 63,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,963x = 63,294 × 63,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,963x = 4,006,130,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,006,130,436/45,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,159.90
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