Finding the Third Proportional to 63,330 and 139,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,330 and 139,300 is: 306,402.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,330 : 139,300 = 139,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,330/139,300 = 139,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,330x = 139,300 × 139,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,330x = 19,404,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,404,490,000/63,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,402.81
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