Finding the Third Proportional to 63,488 and 138,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,488 and 138,264 is: 301,110.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,488 : 138,264 = 138,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,488/138,264 = 138,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,488x = 138,264 × 138,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,488x = 19,116,933,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,116,933,696/63,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,110.98
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