Finding the Third Proportional to 63,312 and 135,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,312 and 135,408 is: 289,602.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,312 : 135,408 = 135,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,312/135,408 = 135,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,312x = 135,408 × 135,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,312x = 18,335,326,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,335,326,464/63,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,602.71
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