Finding the Third Proportional to 63,824 and 130,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,824 and 130,816 is: 268,125.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,824 : 130,816 = 130,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,824/130,816 = 130,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,824x = 130,816 × 130,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,824x = 17,112,825,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,112,825,856/63,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,125.25
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