Finding the Third Proportional to 63,228 and 135,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,228 and 135,452 is: 290,175.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,228 : 135,452 = 135,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,228/135,452 = 135,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,228x = 135,452 × 135,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,228x = 18,347,244,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,347,244,304/63,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,175.94
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