Finding the Third Proportional to 64,132 and 140,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,132 and 140,332 is: 307,070.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,132 : 140,332 = 140,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,132/140,332 = 140,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,132x = 140,332 × 140,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,132x = 19,693,070,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,693,070,224/64,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,070.89
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