Finding the Third Proportional to 63,790 and 139,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,790 and 139,851 is: 306,604.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,790 : 139,851 = 139,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,790/139,851 = 139,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,790x = 139,851 × 139,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,790x = 19,558,302,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,558,302,201/63,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,604.52
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