Finding the Third Proportional to 63,618 and 95,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,618 and 95,424 is: 143,131.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,618 : 95,424 = 95,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,618/95,424 = 95,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,618x = 95,424 × 95,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,618x = 9,105,739,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,105,739,776/63,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,131.50
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