Finding the Third Proportional to 63,564 and 135,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,564 and 135,570 is: 289,145.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,564 : 135,570 = 135,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,564/135,570 = 135,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,564x = 135,570 × 135,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,564x = 18,379,224,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,379,224,900/63,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,145.19
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