Finding the Third Proportional to 63,242 and 84,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,242 and 84,627 is: 113,243.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,242 : 84,627 = 84,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,242/84,627 = 84,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,242x = 84,627 × 84,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,242x = 7,161,729,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,161,729,129/63,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,243.24
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