Finding the Third Proportional to 63,672 and 134,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,672 and 134,313 is: 283,326.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,672 : 134,313 = 134,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,672/134,313 = 134,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,672x = 134,313 × 134,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,672x = 18,039,981,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,039,981,969/63,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,326.77
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