Finding the Third Proportional to 63,430 and 139,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,430 and 139,415 is: 306,425.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,430 : 139,415 = 139,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,430/139,415 = 139,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,430x = 139,415 × 139,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,430x = 19,436,542,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,436,542,225/63,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,425.07
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