Finding the Third Proportional to 63,724 and 93,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,724 and 93,332 is: 136,696.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,724 : 93,332 = 93,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,724/93,332 = 93,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,724x = 93,332 × 93,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,724x = 8,710,862,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,710,862,224/63,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,696.73
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