Finding the Third Proportional to 63,275 and 128,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,275 and 128,368 is: 260,424.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,275 : 128,368 = 128,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,275/128,368 = 128,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,275x = 128,368 × 128,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,275x = 16,478,343,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,478,343,424/63,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,424.23
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