Finding the Third Proportional to 63,592 and 135,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,592 and 135,626 is: 289,256.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,592 : 135,626 = 135,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,592/135,626 = 135,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,592x = 135,626 × 135,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,592x = 18,394,411,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,394,411,876/63,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,256.70
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