Finding the Third Proportional to 64,036 and 135,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,036 and 135,320 is: 285,956.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,036 : 135,320 = 135,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,036/135,320 = 135,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,036x = 135,320 × 135,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,036x = 18,311,502,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,311,502,400/64,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,956.37
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