Finding the Third Proportional to 63,918 and 139,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,918 and 139,371 is: 303,893.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,918 : 139,371 = 139,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,918/139,371 = 139,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,918x = 139,371 × 139,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,918x = 19,424,275,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,424,275,641/63,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,893.67
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