Finding the Third Proportional to 63,918 and 133,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,918 and 133,068 is: 277,028.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,918 : 133,068 = 133,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,918/133,068 = 133,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,918x = 133,068 × 133,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,918x = 17,707,092,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,707,092,624/63,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,028.26
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