Finding the Third Proportional to 63,234 and 134,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,234 and 134,244 is: 284,996.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,234 : 134,244 = 134,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,234/134,244 = 134,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,234x = 134,244 × 134,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,234x = 18,021,451,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,021,451,536/63,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,996.23
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