Finding the Third Proportional to 63,524 and 135,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,524 and 135,792 is: 290,275.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,524 : 135,792 = 135,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,524/135,792 = 135,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,524x = 135,792 × 135,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,524x = 18,439,467,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,439,467,264/63,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,275.60
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