Finding the Third Proportional to 63,396 and 93,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,396 and 93,258 is: 137,186.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,396 : 93,258 = 93,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,396/93,258 = 93,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,396x = 93,258 × 93,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,396x = 8,697,054,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,697,054,564/63,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,186.17
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