Finding the Third Proportional to 63,666 and 138,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,666 and 138,660 is: 301,991.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,666 : 138,660 = 138,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,666/138,660 = 138,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,666x = 138,660 × 138,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,666x = 19,226,595,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,226,595,600/63,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,991.57
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