Finding the Third Proportional to 63,666 and 81,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,666 and 81,945 is: 105,472.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,666 : 81,945 = 81,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,666/81,945 = 81,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,666x = 81,945 × 81,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,666x = 6,714,983,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,714,983,025/63,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,472.04
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