Finding the Third Proportional to 63,224 and 136,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,224 and 136,250 is: 293,623.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,224 : 136,250 = 136,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,224/136,250 = 136,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,224x = 136,250 × 136,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,224x = 18,564,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,564,062,500/63,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,623.66
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