Finding the Third Proportional to 63,477 and 139,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,477 and 139,178 is: 305,158.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,477 : 139,178 = 139,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,477/139,178 = 139,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,477x = 139,178 × 139,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,477x = 19,370,515,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,370,515,684/63,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,158.02
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