Finding the Third Proportional to 63,784.97 and 138,437.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,784.97 and 138,437.44 is: 300,461.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,784.97 : 138,437.44 = 138,437.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,784.97/138,437.44 = 138,437.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,784.97x = 138,437.44 × 138,437.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,784.97x = 19,164,924,101.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,164,924,101.57/63,784.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,461.45
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