Finding the Third Proportional to 63,300 and 138,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,300 and 138,504 is: 303,054.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,300 : 138,504 = 138,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,300/138,504 = 138,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,300x = 138,504 × 138,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,300x = 19,183,358,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,183,358,016/63,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,054.63
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