Finding the Third Proportional to 64,066 and 138,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,066 and 138,948 is: 301,354.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,066 : 138,948 = 138,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,066/138,948 = 138,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,066x = 138,948 × 138,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,066x = 19,306,546,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,306,546,704/64,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,354.02
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