Finding the Third Proportional to 63,508 and 93,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,508 and 93,426 is: 137,438.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,508 : 93,426 = 93,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,508/93,426 = 93,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,508x = 93,426 × 93,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,508x = 8,728,417,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,728,417,476/63,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,438.08
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