Finding the Third Proportional to 63,841 and 129,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,841 and 129,506 is: 262,712.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,841 : 129,506 = 129,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,841/129,506 = 129,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,841x = 129,506 × 129,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,841x = 16,771,804,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,771,804,036/63,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,712.11
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