Finding the Third Proportional to 64,029 and 139,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,029 and 139,722 is: 304,896.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,029 : 139,722 = 139,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,029/139,722 = 139,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,029x = 139,722 × 139,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,029x = 19,522,237,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,522,237,284/64,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,896.80
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