Finding the Third Proportional to 63,522 and 136,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,522 and 136,614 is: 293,809.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,522 : 136,614 = 136,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,522/136,614 = 136,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,522x = 136,614 × 136,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,522x = 18,663,384,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,663,384,996/63,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,809.78
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