Finding the Third Proportional to 64,120 and 135,404
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,120 and 135,404 is: 285,936.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,120 : 135,404 = 135,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,120/135,404 = 135,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,120x = 135,404 × 135,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,120x = 18,334,243,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,334,243,216/64,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,936.42
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