Finding the Third Proportional to 63,072 and 92,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,072 and 92,928 is: 136,916.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,072 : 92,928 = 92,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,072/92,928 = 92,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,072x = 92,928 × 92,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,072x = 8,635,613,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,635,613,184/63,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,916.75
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