Finding the Third Proportional to 63,340 and 95,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,340 and 95,430 is: 143,777.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,340 : 95,430 = 95,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,340/95,430 = 95,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,340x = 95,430 × 95,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,340x = 9,106,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,106,884,900/63,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,777.78
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