Finding the Third Proportional to 63,614 and 137,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,614 and 137,151 is: 295,695.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,614 : 137,151 = 137,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,614/137,151 = 137,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,614x = 137,151 × 137,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,614x = 18,810,396,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,810,396,801/63,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,695.87
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