Finding the Third Proportional to 63,000 and 135,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,000 and 135,909 is: 293,194.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,000 : 135,909 = 135,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,000/135,909 = 135,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,000x = 135,909 × 135,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,000x = 18,471,256,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,471,256,281/63,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,194.54
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