Finding the Third Proportional to 63,944 and 133,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,944 and 133,098 is: 277,040.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,944 : 133,098 = 133,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,944/133,098 = 133,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,944x = 133,098 × 133,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,944x = 17,715,077,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,715,077,604/63,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,040.50
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