Finding the Third Proportional to 63,329 and 136,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,329 and 136,810 is: 295,551.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,329 : 136,810 = 136,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,329/136,810 = 136,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,329x = 136,810 × 136,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,329x = 18,716,976,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,716,976,100/63,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,551.42
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