Finding the Third Proportional to 63,504 and 130,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,504 and 130,275 is: 267,252.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,504 : 130,275 = 130,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,504/130,275 = 130,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,504x = 130,275 × 130,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,504x = 16,971,575,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,971,575,625/63,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,252.07
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