Finding the Third Proportional to 63,609 and 138,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,609 and 138,153 is: 300,055.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,609 : 138,153 = 138,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,609/138,153 = 138,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,609x = 138,153 × 138,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,609x = 19,086,251,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,086,251,409/63,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,055.83
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