Finding the Third Proportional to 63,510 and 135,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,510 and 135,456 is: 288,904.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,510 : 135,456 = 135,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,510/135,456 = 135,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,510x = 135,456 × 135,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,510x = 18,348,327,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,348,327,936/63,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,904.55
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