Finding the Third Proportional to 64,156 and 154,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,156 and 154,558 is: 372,345.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,156 : 154,558 = 154,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,156/154,558 = 154,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,156x = 154,558 × 154,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,156x = 23,888,175,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,888,175,364/64,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,345.15
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