Finding the Third Proportional to 63,728 and 138,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,728 and 138,634 is: 301,584.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,728 : 138,634 = 138,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,728/138,634 = 138,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,728x = 138,634 × 138,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,728x = 19,219,385,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,219,385,956/63,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,584.64
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