Finding the Third Proportional to 63,784 and 139,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,784 and 139,226 is: 303,898.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,784 : 139,226 = 139,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,784/139,226 = 139,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,784x = 139,226 × 139,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,784x = 19,383,879,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,383,879,076/63,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,898.77
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