Finding the Third Proportional to 63,540 and 135,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,540 and 135,805 is: 290,258.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,540 : 135,805 = 135,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,540/135,805 = 135,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,540x = 135,805 × 135,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,540x = 18,442,998,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,442,998,025/63,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,258.07
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