Finding the Third Proportional to 63,036 and 136,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,036 and 136,236 is: 294,438.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,036 : 136,236 = 136,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,036/136,236 = 136,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,036x = 136,236 × 136,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,036x = 18,560,247,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,560,247,696/63,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,438.86
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