Finding the Third Proportional to 63,552 and 93,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,552 and 93,492 is: 137,537.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,552 : 93,492 = 93,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,552/93,492 = 93,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,552x = 93,492 × 93,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,552x = 8,740,754,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,740,754,064/63,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,537.04
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