Finding the Third Proportional to 63,696 and 134,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,696 and 134,985 is: 286,061.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,696 : 134,985 = 134,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,696/134,985 = 134,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,696x = 134,985 × 134,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,696x = 18,220,950,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,220,950,225/63,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,061.14
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