Finding the Third Proportional to 63,353 and 136,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,353 and 136,066 is: 292,234.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,353 : 136,066 = 136,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,353/136,066 = 136,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,353x = 136,066 × 136,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,353x = 18,513,956,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,513,956,356/63,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,234.88
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