Finding the Third Proportional to 63,622 and 132,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,622 and 132,475 is: 275,842.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,622 : 132,475 = 132,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,622/132,475 = 132,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,622x = 132,475 × 132,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,622x = 17,549,625,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,549,625,625/63,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,842.09
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