Finding the Third Proportional to 63,306 and 138,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,306 and 138,374 is: 302,457.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,306 : 138,374 = 138,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,306/138,374 = 138,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,306x = 138,374 × 138,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,306x = 19,147,363,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,147,363,876/63,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,457.33
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