Finding the Third Proportional to 63,398.25 and 137,742.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,398.25 and 137,742.75 is: 299,267.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,398.25 : 137,742.75 = 137,742.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,398.25/137,742.75 = 137,742.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,398.25x = 137,742.75 × 137,742.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,398.25x = 18,973,065,177.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,973,065,177.56/63,398.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,267.96
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