Finding the Third Proportional to 63,550 and 135,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,550 and 135,822 is: 290,285.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,550 : 135,822 = 135,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,550/135,822 = 135,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,550x = 135,822 × 135,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,550x = 18,447,615,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,447,615,684/63,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,285.06
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