Finding the Third Proportional to 63,384 and 88,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,384 and 88,622 is: 123,909.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,384 : 88,622 = 88,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,384/88,622 = 88,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,384x = 88,622 × 88,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,384x = 7,853,858,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,853,858,884/63,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,909.17
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