Finding the Third Proportional to 63,248 and 132,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,248 and 132,308 is: 276,774.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,248 : 132,308 = 132,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,248/132,308 = 132,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,248x = 132,308 × 132,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,248x = 17,505,406,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,505,406,864/63,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,774.08
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