Finding the Third Proportional to 63,588 and 135,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,588 and 135,618 is: 289,240.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,588 : 135,618 = 135,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,588/135,618 = 135,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,588x = 135,618 × 135,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,588x = 18,392,241,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,392,241,924/63,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,240.77
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