Finding the Third Proportional to 63,864 and 98,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,864 and 98,028 is: 150,468.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,864 : 98,028 = 98,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,864/98,028 = 98,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,864x = 98,028 × 98,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,864x = 9,609,488,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,609,488,784/63,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,468.01
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