Finding the Third Proportional to 63,217 and 139,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,217 and 139,163 is: 306,347.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,217 : 139,163 = 139,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,217/139,163 = 139,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,217x = 139,163 × 139,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,217x = 19,366,340,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,366,340,569/63,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,347.04
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