Finding the Third Proportional to 63,162 and 136,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,162 and 136,176 is: 293,592.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,162 : 136,176 = 136,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,162/136,176 = 136,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,162x = 136,176 × 136,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,162x = 18,543,902,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,543,902,976/63,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,592.71
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