Finding the Third Proportional to 63,212 and 146,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,212 and 146,336 is: 338,768.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,212 : 146,336 = 146,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,212/146,336 = 146,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,212x = 146,336 × 146,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,212x = 21,414,224,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,414,224,896/63,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,768.35
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