Finding the Third Proportional to 63,584 and 135,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,584 and 135,610 is: 289,224.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,584 : 135,610 = 135,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,584/135,610 = 135,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,584x = 135,610 × 135,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,584x = 18,390,072,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,390,072,100/63,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,224.84
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