Finding the Third Proportional to 63,580 and 139,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,580 and 139,608 is: 306,549.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,580 : 139,608 = 139,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,580/139,608 = 139,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,580x = 139,608 × 139,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,580x = 19,490,393,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,490,393,664/63,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,549.13
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