Finding the Third Proportional to 63,216 and 146,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,216 and 146,349 is: 338,807.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,216 : 146,349 = 146,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,216/146,349 = 146,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,216x = 146,349 × 146,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,216x = 21,418,029,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,418,029,801/63,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,807.10
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