Finding the Third Proportional to 63,951 and 139,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,951 and 139,347 is: 303,632.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,951 : 139,347 = 139,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,951/139,347 = 139,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,951x = 139,347 × 139,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,951x = 19,417,586,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,417,586,409/63,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,632.26
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