Finding the Third Proportional to 63,826 and 136,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,826 and 136,340 is: 291,238.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,826 : 136,340 = 136,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,826/136,340 = 136,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,826x = 136,340 × 136,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,826x = 18,588,595,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,588,595,600/63,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,238.61
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