Finding the Third Proportional to 63,912 and 139,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,912 and 139,476 is: 304,380.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,912 : 139,476 = 139,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,912/139,476 = 139,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,912x = 139,476 × 139,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,912x = 19,453,554,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,453,554,576/63,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,380.31
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