Finding the Third Proportional to 63,172 and 135,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,172 and 135,098 is: 288,917.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,172 : 135,098 = 135,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,172/135,098 = 135,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,172x = 135,098 × 135,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,172x = 18,251,469,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,251,469,604/63,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,917.08
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