Finding the Third Proportional to 63,061 and 135,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,061 and 135,416 is: 290,789.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,061 : 135,416 = 135,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,061/135,416 = 135,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,061x = 135,416 × 135,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,061x = 18,337,493,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,337,493,056/63,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,789.76
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