Finding the Third Proportional to 63,392 and 137,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,392 and 137,355 is: 297,614.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,392 : 137,355 = 137,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,392/137,355 = 137,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,392x = 137,355 × 137,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,392x = 18,866,396,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,866,396,025/63,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,614.78
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