Finding the Third Proportional to 63,150 and 133,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,150 and 133,548 is: 282,423.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,150 : 133,548 = 133,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,150/133,548 = 133,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,150x = 133,548 × 133,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,150x = 17,835,068,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,835,068,304/63,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,423.88
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