Finding the Third Proportional to 63,928 and 149,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,928 and 149,312 is: 348,737.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,928 : 149,312 = 149,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,928/149,312 = 149,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,928x = 149,312 × 149,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,928x = 22,294,073,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,294,073,344/63,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,737.23
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