Finding the Third Proportional to 64,176.75 and 139,542.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,176.75 and 139,542.75 is: 303,414.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,176.75 : 139,542.75 = 139,542.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,176.75/139,542.75 = 139,542.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,176.75x = 139,542.75 × 139,542.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,176.75x = 19,472,179,077.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,472,179,077.56/64,176.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,414.85
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