Finding the Third Proportional to 63,410 and 133,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,410 and 133,972 is: 283,054.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,410 : 133,972 = 133,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,410/133,972 = 133,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,410x = 133,972 × 133,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,410x = 17,948,496,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,948,496,784/63,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,054.67
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