Finding the Third Proportional to 63,216 and 135,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,216 and 135,072 is: 288,604.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,216 : 135,072 = 135,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,216/135,072 = 135,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,216x = 135,072 × 135,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,216x = 18,244,445,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,244,445,184/63,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,604.87
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