Finding the Third Proportional to 63,388 and 135,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,388 and 135,772 is: 290,812.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,388 : 135,772 = 135,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,388/135,772 = 135,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,388x = 135,772 × 135,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,388x = 18,434,035,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,434,035,984/63,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,812.71
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