Finding the Third Proportional to 63,950 and 149,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,950 and 149,369 is: 348,883.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,950 : 149,369 = 149,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,950/149,369 = 149,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,950x = 149,369 × 149,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,950x = 22,311,098,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,311,098,161/63,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,883.47
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