Finding the Third Proportional to 63,556 and 93,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,556 and 93,498 is: 137,546.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,556 : 93,498 = 93,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,556/93,498 = 93,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,556x = 93,498 × 93,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,556x = 8,741,876,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,741,876,004/63,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,546.04
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