Finding the Third Proportional to 63,868 and 138,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,868 and 138,926 is: 302,192.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,868 : 138,926 = 138,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,868/138,926 = 138,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,868x = 138,926 × 138,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,868x = 19,300,433,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,300,433,476/63,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,192.55
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