Finding the Third Proportional to 64,182 and 139,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,182 and 139,811 is: 304,557.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,182 : 139,811 = 139,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,182/139,811 = 139,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,182x = 139,811 × 139,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,182x = 19,547,115,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,547,115,721/64,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,557.60
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