Finding the Third Proportional to 63,930 and 139,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,930 and 139,101 is: 302,660.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,930 : 139,101 = 139,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,930/139,101 = 139,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,930x = 139,101 × 139,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,930x = 19,349,088,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,349,088,201/63,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,660.54
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