Finding the Third Proportional to 63,423 and 98,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,423 and 98,766 is: 153,804.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,423 : 98,766 = 98,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,423/98,766 = 98,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,423x = 98,766 × 98,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,423x = 9,754,722,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,754,722,756/63,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,804.18
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