Finding the Third Proportional to 63,768 and 134,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,768 and 134,832 is: 285,090.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,768 : 134,832 = 134,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,768/134,832 = 134,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,768x = 134,832 × 134,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,768x = 18,179,668,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,179,668,224/63,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,090.77
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