Finding the Third Proportional to 63,612 and 93,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,612 and 93,474 is: 137,354.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,612 : 93,474 = 93,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,612/93,474 = 93,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,612x = 93,474 × 93,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,612x = 8,737,388,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,737,388,676/63,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,354.41
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