Finding the Third Proportional to 63,233 and 135,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,233 and 135,434 is: 290,075.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,233 : 135,434 = 135,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,233/135,434 = 135,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,233x = 135,434 × 135,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,233x = 18,342,368,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,342,368,356/63,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,075.88
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