Finding the Third Proportional to 64,180 and 154,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,180 and 154,618 is: 372,494.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,180 : 154,618 = 154,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,180/154,618 = 154,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,180x = 154,618 × 154,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,180x = 23,906,725,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,906,725,924/64,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,494.95
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