Finding the Third Proportional to 63,144 and 134,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,144 and 134,694 is: 287,319.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,144 : 134,694 = 134,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,144/134,694 = 134,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,144x = 134,694 × 134,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,144x = 18,142,473,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,142,473,636/63,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,319.04
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