Finding the Third Proportional to 63,294 and 134,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,294 and 134,768 is: 286,953.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,294 : 134,768 = 134,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,294/134,768 = 134,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,294x = 134,768 × 134,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,294x = 18,162,413,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,162,413,824/63,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,953.17
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