Finding the Third Proportional to 63,660 and 132,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,660 and 132,547 is: 275,977.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,660 : 132,547 = 132,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,660/132,547 = 132,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,660x = 132,547 × 132,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,660x = 17,568,707,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,568,707,209/63,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,977.18
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