Finding the Third Proportional to 63,082 and 101,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,082 and 101,631 is: 163,737.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,082 : 101,631 = 101,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,082/101,631 = 101,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,082x = 101,631 × 101,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,082x = 10,328,860,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,328,860,161/63,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,737.04
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