Finding the Third Proportional to 63,552 and 135,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,552 and 135,828 is: 290,301.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,552 : 135,828 = 135,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,552/135,828 = 135,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,552x = 135,828 × 135,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,552x = 18,449,245,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,449,245,584/63,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,301.57
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