Finding the Third Proportional to 63,315 and 138,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,315 and 138,393 is: 302,497.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,315 : 138,393 = 138,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,315/138,393 = 138,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,315x = 138,393 × 138,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,315x = 19,152,622,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,152,622,449/63,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,497.39
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