Finding the Third Proportional to 63,772 and 130,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,772 and 130,136 is: 265,561.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,772 : 130,136 = 130,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,772/130,136 = 130,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,772x = 130,136 × 130,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,772x = 16,935,378,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,935,378,496/63,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,561.35
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