Finding the Third Proportional to 63,713 and 135,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,713 and 135,022 is: 286,141.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,713 : 135,022 = 135,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,713/135,022 = 135,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,713x = 135,022 × 135,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,713x = 18,230,940,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,230,940,484/63,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,141.61
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