Finding the Third Proportional to 63,090 and 138,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,090 and 138,981 is: 306,161.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,090 : 138,981 = 138,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,090/138,981 = 138,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,090x = 138,981 × 138,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,090x = 19,315,718,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,315,718,361/63,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,161.33
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