Finding the Third Proportional to 63,710 and 136,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,710 and 136,348 is: 291,803.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,710 : 136,348 = 136,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,710/136,348 = 136,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,710x = 136,348 × 136,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,710x = 18,590,777,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,590,777,104/63,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,803.13
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