Finding the Third Proportional to 63,822 and 136,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,822 and 136,332 is: 291,222.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,822 : 136,332 = 136,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,822/136,332 = 136,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,822x = 136,332 × 136,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,822x = 18,586,414,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,586,414,224/63,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,222.69
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