Finding the Third Proportional to 64,157 and 130,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,157 and 130,834 is: 266,806.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,157 : 130,834 = 130,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,157/130,834 = 130,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,157x = 130,834 × 130,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,157x = 17,117,535,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,117,535,556/64,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,806.98
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