Finding the Third Proportional to 63,494 and 135,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,494 and 135,426 is: 288,849.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,494 : 135,426 = 135,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,494/135,426 = 135,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,494x = 135,426 × 135,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,494x = 18,340,201,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,340,201,476/63,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,849.36
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