Finding the Third Proportional to 63,904 and 137,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,904 and 137,024 is: 293,809.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,904 : 137,024 = 137,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,904/137,024 = 137,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,904x = 137,024 × 137,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,904x = 18,775,576,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,775,576,576/63,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,809.10
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