Finding the Third Proportional to 63,532 and 138,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,532 and 138,912 is: 303,729.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,532 : 138,912 = 138,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,532/138,912 = 138,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,532x = 138,912 × 138,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,532x = 19,296,543,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,296,543,744/63,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,729.52
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