Finding the Third Proportional to 64,008 and 136,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,008 and 136,750 is: 292,159.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,008 : 136,750 = 136,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,008/136,750 = 136,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,008x = 136,750 × 136,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,008x = 18,700,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,700,562,500/64,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,159.77
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