Finding the Third Proportional to 63,558 and 125,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,558 and 125,518 is: 247,880.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,558 : 125,518 = 125,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,558/125,518 = 125,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,558x = 125,518 × 125,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,558x = 15,754,768,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,754,768,324/63,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,880.18
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