Finding the Third Proportional to 63,630 and 134,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,630 and 134,226 is: 283,146.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,630 : 134,226 = 134,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,630/134,226 = 134,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,630x = 134,226 × 134,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,630x = 18,016,619,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,016,619,076/63,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,146.61
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