Finding the Third Proportional to 63,518 and 135,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,518 and 135,784 is: 290,268.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,518 : 135,784 = 135,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,518/135,784 = 135,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,518x = 135,784 × 135,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,518x = 18,437,294,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,437,294,656/63,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,268.82
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