Finding the Third Proportional to 63,345 and 100,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,345 and 100,299 is: 158,811.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,345 : 100,299 = 100,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,345/100,299 = 100,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,345x = 100,299 × 100,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,345x = 10,059,889,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,059,889,401/63,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,811.10
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