Finding the Third Proportional to 63,378 and 133,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,378 and 133,884 is: 282,825.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,378 : 133,884 = 133,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,378/133,884 = 133,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,378x = 133,884 × 133,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,378x = 17,924,925,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,924,925,456/63,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,825.67
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