Finding the Third Proportional to 63,408 and 98,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,408 and 98,130 is: 151,865.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,408 : 98,130 = 98,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,408/98,130 = 98,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,408x = 98,130 × 98,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,408x = 9,629,496,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,629,496,900/63,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,865.65
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