Finding the Third Proportional to 63,534 and 138,134.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,534 and 138,134.63 is: 300,330.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,534 : 138,134.63 = 138,134.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,534/138,134.63 = 138,134.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,534x = 138,134.63 × 138,134.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,534x = 19,081,174,623.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,081,174,623.89/63,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,330.13
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