Finding the Third Proportional to 63,885 and 92,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,885 and 92,854 is: 134,959.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,885 : 92,854 = 92,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,885/92,854 = 92,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,885x = 92,854 × 92,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,885x = 8,621,865,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,621,865,316/63,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,959.15
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