Finding the Third Proportional to 63,864 and 149,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,864 and 149,162 is: 348,385.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,864 : 149,162 = 149,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,864/149,162 = 149,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,864x = 149,162 × 149,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,864x = 22,249,302,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,249,302,244/63,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,385.67
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