Finding the Third Proportional to 63,916 and 133,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,916 and 133,070 is: 277,045.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,916 : 133,070 = 133,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,916/133,070 = 133,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,916x = 133,070 × 133,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,916x = 17,707,624,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,707,624,900/63,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,045.26
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