Finding the Third Proportional to 63,810 and 138,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,810 and 138,798 is: 301,910.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,810 : 138,798 = 138,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,810/138,798 = 138,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,810x = 138,798 × 138,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,810x = 19,264,884,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,264,884,804/63,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,910.12
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