Finding the Third Proportional to 63,884 and 136,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,884 and 136,525 is: 291,764.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,884 : 136,525 = 136,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,884/136,525 = 136,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,884x = 136,525 × 136,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,884x = 18,639,075,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,639,075,625/63,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,764.38
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