Finding the Third Proportional to 63,164 and 84,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,164 and 84,270 is: 112,428.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,164 : 84,270 = 84,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,164/84,270 = 84,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,164x = 84,270 × 84,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,164x = 7,101,432,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,101,432,900/63,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,428.49
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