Finding the Third Proportional to 63,568 and 138,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,568 and 138,204 is: 300,471.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,568 : 138,204 = 138,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,568/138,204 = 138,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,568x = 138,204 × 138,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,568x = 19,100,345,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,100,345,616/63,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,471.08
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