Finding the Third Proportional to 63,211 and 139,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,211 and 139,544 is: 308,056.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,211 : 139,544 = 139,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,211/139,544 = 139,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,211x = 139,544 × 139,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,211x = 19,472,527,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,472,527,936/63,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,056.00
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