Finding the Third Proportional to 63,536 and 135,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,536 and 135,504 is: 288,991.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,536 : 135,504 = 135,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,536/135,504 = 135,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,536x = 135,504 × 135,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,536x = 18,361,334,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,361,334,016/63,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,991.03
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