Finding the Third Proportional to 63,602 and 95,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,602 and 95,379 is: 143,032.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,602 : 95,379 = 95,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,602/95,379 = 95,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,602x = 95,379 × 95,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,602x = 9,097,153,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,097,153,641/63,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,032.51
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