Finding the Third Proportional to 63,932 and 100,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,932 and 100,292 is: 157,331.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,932 : 100,292 = 100,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,932/100,292 = 100,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,932x = 100,292 × 100,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,932x = 10,058,485,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,058,485,264/63,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,331.00
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