Finding the Third Proportional to 63,273 and 128,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,273 and 128,364 is: 260,416.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,273 : 128,364 = 128,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,273/128,364 = 128,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,273x = 128,364 × 128,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,273x = 16,477,316,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,477,316,496/63,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,416.24
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