Finding the Third Proportional to 63,963 and 132,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,963 and 132,030 is: 272,531.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,963 : 132,030 = 132,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,963/132,030 = 132,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,963x = 132,030 × 132,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,963x = 17,431,920,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,431,920,900/63,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,531.32
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