Finding the Third Proportional to 63,558 and 135,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,558 and 135,333 is: 288,162.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,558 : 135,333 = 135,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,558/135,333 = 135,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,558x = 135,333 × 135,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,558x = 18,315,020,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,315,020,889/63,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,162.32
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