Finding the Third Proportional to 63,464 and 135,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,464 and 135,678 is: 290,062.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,464 : 135,678 = 135,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,464/135,678 = 135,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,464x = 135,678 × 135,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,464x = 18,408,519,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,408,519,684/63,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,062.39
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