Finding the Third Proportional to 63,676 and 138,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,676 and 138,408 is: 300,847.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,676 : 138,408 = 138,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,676/138,408 = 138,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,676x = 138,408 × 138,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,676x = 19,156,774,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,156,774,464/63,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,847.64
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