Finding the Third Proportional to 63,874 and 134,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,874 and 134,363 is: 282,641.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,874 : 134,363 = 134,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,874/134,363 = 134,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,874x = 134,363 × 134,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,874x = 18,053,415,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,053,415,769/63,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,641.07
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