Finding the Third Proportional to 63,624 and 93,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,624 and 93,246 is: 136,659.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,624 : 93,246 = 93,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,624/93,246 = 93,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,624x = 93,246 × 93,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,624x = 8,694,816,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,694,816,516/63,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,659.38
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