Finding the Third Proportional to 64,084 and 140,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,084 and 140,509 is: 308,076.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,084 : 140,509 = 140,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,084/140,509 = 140,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,084x = 140,509 × 140,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,084x = 19,742,779,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,742,779,081/64,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,076.57
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