Finding the Third Proportional to 63,504 and 133,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,504 and 133,407 is: 280,256.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,504 : 133,407 = 133,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,504/133,407 = 133,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,504x = 133,407 × 133,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,504x = 17,797,427,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,797,427,649/63,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,256.80
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