Finding the Third Proportional to 64,177 and 154,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,177 and 154,610 is: 372,473.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,177 : 154,610 = 154,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,177/154,610 = 154,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,177x = 154,610 × 154,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,177x = 23,904,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,904,252,100/64,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,473.82
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