Finding the Third Proportional to 63,813 and 93,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,813 and 93,876 is: 138,102.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,813 : 93,876 = 93,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,813/93,876 = 93,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,813x = 93,876 × 93,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,813x = 8,812,703,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,812,703,376/63,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,102.01
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