Finding the Third Proportional to 63,780 and 138,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,780 and 138,618 is: 301,269.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,780 : 138,618 = 138,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,780/138,618 = 138,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,780x = 138,618 × 138,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,780x = 19,214,949,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,214,949,924/63,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,269.21
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