Finding the Third Proportional to 63,029 and 134,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,029 and 134,401 is: 286,592.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,029 : 134,401 = 134,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,029/134,401 = 134,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,029x = 134,401 × 134,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,029x = 18,063,628,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,063,628,801/63,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,592.34
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