Finding the Third Proportional to 63,040 and 134,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,040 and 134,424 is: 286,640.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,040 : 134,424 = 134,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,040/134,424 = 134,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,040x = 134,424 × 134,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,040x = 18,069,811,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,069,811,776/63,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,640.42
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