Finding the Third Proportional to 63,409 and 94,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,409 and 94,939 is: 142,147.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,409 : 94,939 = 94,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,409/94,939 = 94,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,409x = 94,939 × 94,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,409x = 9,013,413,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,013,413,721/63,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,147.23
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