Finding the Third Proportional to 63,216 and 92,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,216 and 92,486 is: 135,308.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,216 : 92,486 = 92,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,216/92,486 = 92,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,216x = 92,486 × 92,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,216x = 8,553,660,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,553,660,196/63,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,308.47
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