Finding the Third Proportional to 63,867.23 and 131,835.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,867.23 and 131,835.09 is: 272,134.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,867.23 : 131,835.09 = 131,835.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,867.23/131,835.09 = 131,835.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,867.23x = 131,835.09 × 131,835.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,867.23x = 17,380,491,944.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,380,491,944.07/63,867.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,134.72
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