Finding the Third Proportional to 63,185 and 135,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,185 and 135,118 is: 288,943.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,185 : 135,118 = 135,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,185/135,118 = 135,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,185x = 135,118 × 135,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,185x = 18,256,873,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,256,873,924/63,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,943.17
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