Finding the Third Proportional to 63,850 and 129,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,850 and 129,524 is: 262,748.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,850 : 129,524 = 129,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,850/129,524 = 129,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,850x = 129,524 × 129,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,850x = 16,776,466,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,776,466,576/63,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,748.11
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