Finding the Third Proportional to 63,492 and 130,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,492 and 130,824 is: 269,560.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,492 : 130,824 = 130,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,492/130,824 = 130,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,492x = 130,824 × 130,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,492x = 17,114,918,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,114,918,976/63,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,560.24
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