Finding the Third Proportional to 63,911 and 140,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,911 and 140,246 is: 307,755.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,911 : 140,246 = 140,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,911/140,246 = 140,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,911x = 140,246 × 140,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,911x = 19,668,940,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,668,940,516/63,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,755.17
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