Finding the Third Proportional to 63,692 and 136,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,692 and 136,780 is: 293,738.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,692 : 136,780 = 136,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,692/136,780 = 136,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,692x = 136,780 × 136,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,692x = 18,708,768,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,708,768,400/63,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,738.12
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