Finding the Third Proportional to 63,382 and 134,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,382 and 134,012 is: 283,348.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,382 : 134,012 = 134,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,382/134,012 = 134,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,382x = 134,012 × 134,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,382x = 17,959,216,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,959,216,144/63,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,348.84
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