Finding the Third Proportional to 63,358 and 135,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,358 and 135,562 is: 290,051.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,358 : 135,562 = 135,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,358/135,562 = 135,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,358x = 135,562 × 135,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,358x = 18,377,055,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,377,055,844/63,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,051.07
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