Finding the Third Proportional to 63,324 and 133,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,324 and 133,913 is: 283,189.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,324 : 133,913 = 133,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,324/133,913 = 133,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,324x = 133,913 × 133,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,324x = 17,932,691,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,932,691,569/63,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,189.49
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