Finding the Third Proportional to 63,331 and 138,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,331 and 138,325 is: 302,123.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,331 : 138,325 = 138,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,331/138,325 = 138,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,331x = 138,325 × 138,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,331x = 19,133,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,133,805,625/63,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,123.85
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