Finding the Third Proportional to 63,432 and 136,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,432 and 136,608 is: 294,200.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,432 : 136,608 = 136,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,432/136,608 = 136,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,432x = 136,608 × 136,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,432x = 18,661,745,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,661,745,664/63,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,200.81
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