Finding the Third Proportional to 63,792 and 131,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,792 and 131,715 is: 271,959.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,792 : 131,715 = 131,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,792/131,715 = 131,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,792x = 131,715 × 131,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,792x = 17,348,841,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,348,841,225/63,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,959.51
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