Finding the Third Proportional to 63,796 and 149,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,796 and 149,011 is: 348,051.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,796 : 149,011 = 149,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,796/149,011 = 149,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,796x = 149,011 × 149,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,796x = 22,204,278,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,204,278,121/63,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,051.26
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