Finding the Third Proportional to 63,498 and 135,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,498 and 135,216 is: 287,936.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,498 : 135,216 = 135,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,498/135,216 = 135,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,498x = 135,216 × 135,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,498x = 18,283,366,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,283,366,656/63,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,936.10
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