Finding the Third Proportional to 63,191 and 136,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,191 and 136,174 is: 293,449.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,191 : 136,174 = 136,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,191/136,174 = 136,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,191x = 136,174 × 136,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,191x = 18,543,358,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,543,358,276/63,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,449.36
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