Finding the Third Proportional to 63,508 and 135,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,508 and 135,774 is: 290,271.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,508 : 135,774 = 135,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,508/135,774 = 135,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,508x = 135,774 × 135,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,508x = 18,434,579,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,434,579,076/63,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,271.76
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