Finding the Third Proportional to 63,462 and 93,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,462 and 93,345 is: 137,299.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,462 : 93,345 = 93,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,462/93,345 = 93,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,462x = 93,345 × 93,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,462x = 8,713,289,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,713,289,025/63,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,299.31
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