Finding the Third Proportional to 63,504 and 95,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,504 and 95,832 is: 144,617.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,504 : 95,832 = 95,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,504/95,832 = 95,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,504x = 95,832 × 95,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,504x = 9,183,772,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,183,772,224/63,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,617.22
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