Finding the Third Proportional to 64,088 and 140,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,088 and 140,656 is: 308,702.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,088 : 140,656 = 140,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,088/140,656 = 140,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,088x = 140,656 × 140,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,088x = 19,784,110,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,784,110,336/64,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,702.26
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