Finding the Third Proportional to 63,376 and 139,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,376 and 139,352 is: 306,409.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,376 : 139,352 = 139,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,376/139,352 = 139,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,376x = 139,352 × 139,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,376x = 19,418,979,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,418,979,904/63,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,409.05
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