Finding the Third Proportional to 63,881 and 149,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,881 and 149,207 is: 348,503.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,881 : 149,207 = 149,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,881/149,207 = 149,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,881x = 149,207 × 149,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,881x = 22,262,728,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,262,728,849/63,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,503.14
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