Finding the Third Proportional to 63,016 and 137,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,016 and 137,480 is: 299,935.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,016 : 137,480 = 137,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,016/137,480 = 137,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,016x = 137,480 × 137,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,016x = 18,900,750,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,900,750,400/63,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,935.74
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