Finding the Third Proportional to 63,999 and 139,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,999 and 139,644 is: 304,699.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,999 : 139,644 = 139,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,999/139,644 = 139,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,999x = 139,644 × 139,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,999x = 19,500,446,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,500,446,736/63,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,699.24
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