Finding the Third Proportional to 63,092 and 137,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,092 and 137,992 is: 301,809.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,092 : 137,992 = 137,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,092/137,992 = 137,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,092x = 137,992 × 137,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,092x = 19,041,792,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,041,792,064/63,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,809.93
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