Finding the Third Proportional to 63,240 and 84,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,240 and 84,624 is: 113,238.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,240 : 84,624 = 84,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,240/84,624 = 84,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,240x = 84,624 × 84,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,240x = 7,161,221,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,161,221,376/63,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,238.79
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