Finding the Third Proportional to 63,234 and 137,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,234 and 137,808 is: 300,329.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,234 : 137,808 = 137,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,234/137,808 = 137,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,234x = 137,808 × 137,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,234x = 18,991,044,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,991,044,864/63,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,329.65
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