Finding the Third Proportional to 63,808 and 91,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,808 and 91,752 is: 131,933.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,808 : 91,752 = 91,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,808/91,752 = 91,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,808x = 91,752 × 91,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,808x = 8,418,429,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,418,429,504/63,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,933.76
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