Finding the Third Proportional to 63,606 and 138,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,606 and 138,147 is: 300,043.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,606 : 138,147 = 138,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,606/138,147 = 138,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,606x = 138,147 × 138,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,606x = 19,084,593,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,084,593,609/63,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,043.92
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