Finding the Third Proportional to 63,878.75 and 134,377.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,878.75 and 134,377.75 is: 282,682.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,878.75 : 134,377.75 = 134,377.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,878.75/134,377.75 = 134,377.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,878.75x = 134,377.75 × 134,377.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,878.75x = 18,057,379,695.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,057,379,695.06/63,878.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,682.11
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