Finding the Third Proportional to 63,744 and 130,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,744 and 130,304 is: 266,364.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,744 : 130,304 = 130,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,744/130,304 = 130,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,744x = 130,304 × 130,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,744x = 16,979,132,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,979,132,416/63,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,364.40
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