Finding the Third Proportional to 63,614 and 132,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,614 and 132,458 is: 275,805.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,614 : 132,458 = 132,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,614/132,458 = 132,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,614x = 132,458 × 132,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,614x = 17,545,121,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,545,121,764/63,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,805.98
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