Finding the Third Proportional to 63,466 and 135,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,466 and 135,679 is: 290,057.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,466 : 135,679 = 135,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,466/135,679 = 135,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,466x = 135,679 × 135,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,466x = 18,408,791,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,408,791,041/63,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,057.53
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