Finding the Third Proportional to 63,028 and 135,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,028 and 135,615 is: 291,797.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,028 : 135,615 = 135,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,028/135,615 = 135,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,028x = 135,615 × 135,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,028x = 18,391,428,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,391,428,225/63,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,797.74
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