Finding the Third Proportional to 63,512 and 135,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,512 and 135,460 is: 288,912.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,512 : 135,460 = 135,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,512/135,460 = 135,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,512x = 135,460 × 135,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,512x = 18,349,411,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,349,411,600/63,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,912.51
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