Finding the Third Proportional to 63,748 and 134,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,748 and 134,792 is: 285,011.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,748 : 134,792 = 134,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,748/134,792 = 134,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,748x = 134,792 × 134,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,748x = 18,168,883,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,168,883,264/63,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,011.03
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