Finding the Third Proportional to 64,153 and 154,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,153 and 154,357 is: 371,394.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,153 : 154,357 = 154,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,153/154,357 = 154,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,153x = 154,357 × 154,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,153x = 23,826,083,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,826,083,449/64,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,394.69
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