Finding the Third Proportional to 64,071 and 140,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,071 and 140,211 is: 306,833.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,071 : 140,211 = 140,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,071/140,211 = 140,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,071x = 140,211 × 140,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,071x = 19,659,124,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,659,124,521/64,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,833.43
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