Finding the Third Proportional to 64,158 and 154,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,158 and 154,563 is: 372,357.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,158 : 154,563 = 154,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,158/154,563 = 154,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,158x = 154,563 × 154,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,158x = 23,889,720,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,889,720,969/64,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,357.63
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