Finding the Third Proportional to 63,514 and 130,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,514 and 130,296 is: 267,296.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,514 : 130,296 = 130,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,514/130,296 = 130,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,514x = 130,296 × 130,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,514x = 16,977,047,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,977,047,616/63,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,296.15
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