Finding the Third Proportional to 63,924 and 99,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,924 and 99,252 is: 154,104.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,924 : 99,252 = 99,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,924/99,252 = 99,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,924x = 99,252 × 99,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,924x = 9,850,959,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,850,959,504/63,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,104.24
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