Finding the Third Proportional to 63,155 and 91,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,155 and 91,240 is: 131,814.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,155 : 91,240 = 91,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,155/91,240 = 91,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,155x = 91,240 × 91,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,155x = 8,324,737,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,324,737,600/63,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,814.39
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