Finding the Third Proportional to 63,074 and 137,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,074 and 137,348 is: 299,084.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,074 : 137,348 = 137,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,074/137,348 = 137,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,074x = 137,348 × 137,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,074x = 18,864,473,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,864,473,104/63,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,084.78
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