Finding the Third Proportional to 63,854 and 140,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,854 and 140,758 is: 310,283.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,854 : 140,758 = 140,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,854/140,758 = 140,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,854x = 140,758 × 140,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,854x = 19,812,814,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,812,814,564/63,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,283.06
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