Finding the Third Proportional to 63,230 and 135,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,230 and 135,754 is: 291,462.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,230 : 135,754 = 135,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,230/135,754 = 135,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,230x = 135,754 × 135,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,230x = 18,429,148,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,429,148,516/63,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,462.10
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