Finding the Third Proportional to 63,359 and 88,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,359 and 88,579 is: 123,837.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,359 : 88,579 = 88,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,359/88,579 = 88,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,359x = 88,579 × 88,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,359x = 7,846,239,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,846,239,241/63,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,837.80
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