Finding the Third Proportional to 63,356 and 136,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,356 and 136,756 is: 295,192.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,356 : 136,756 = 136,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,356/136,756 = 136,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,356x = 136,756 × 136,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,356x = 18,702,203,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,702,203,536/63,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,192.30
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