Finding the Third Proportional to 63,174 and 136,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,174 and 136,189 is: 293,592.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,174 : 136,189 = 136,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,174/136,189 = 136,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,174x = 136,189 × 136,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,174x = 18,547,443,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,547,443,721/63,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,592.99
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