Finding the Third Proportional to 63,703 and 133,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,703 and 133,604 is: 280,207.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,703 : 133,604 = 133,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,703/133,604 = 133,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,703x = 133,604 × 133,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,703x = 17,850,028,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,850,028,816/63,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,207.04
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