Finding the Third Proportional to 64,092 and 138,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,092 and 138,046 is: 297,333.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,092 : 138,046 = 138,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,092/138,046 = 138,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,092x = 138,046 × 138,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,092x = 19,056,698,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,056,698,116/64,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,333.49
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