Finding the Third Proportional to 64,092 and 137,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,092 and 137,664 is: 295,690.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,092 : 137,664 = 137,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,092/137,664 = 137,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,092x = 137,664 × 137,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,092x = 18,951,376,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,951,376,896/64,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,690.21
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