Finding the Third Proportional to 63,552 and 135,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,552 and 135,840 is: 290,352.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,552 : 135,840 = 135,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,552/135,840 = 135,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,552x = 135,840 × 135,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,552x = 18,452,505,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,452,505,600/63,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,352.87
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