Finding the Third Proportional to 63,804 and 130,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,804 and 130,792 is: 268,110.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,804 : 130,792 = 130,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,804/130,792 = 130,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,804x = 130,792 × 130,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,804x = 17,106,547,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,106,547,264/63,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,110.89
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