Finding the Third Proportional to 63,744 and 91,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,744 and 91,040 is: 130,024.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,744 : 91,040 = 91,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,744/91,040 = 91,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,744x = 91,040 × 91,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,744x = 8,288,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,288,281,600/63,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,024.50
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