Finding the Third Proportional to 63,560 and 125,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,560 and 125,522 is: 247,888.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,560 : 125,522 = 125,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,560/125,522 = 125,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,560x = 125,522 × 125,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,560x = 15,755,772,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,755,772,484/63,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,888.18
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