Finding the Third Proportional to 63,302 and 136,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,302 and 136,636 is: 294,925.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,302 : 136,636 = 136,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,302/136,636 = 136,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,302x = 136,636 × 136,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,302x = 18,669,396,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,669,396,496/63,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,925.86
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