Finding the Third Proportional to 63,545 and 135,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,545 and 135,832 is: 290,350.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,545 : 135,832 = 135,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,545/135,832 = 135,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,545x = 135,832 × 135,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,545x = 18,450,332,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,450,332,224/63,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,350.65
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