Finding the Third Proportional to 64,183 and 143,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,183 and 143,124 is: 319,157.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,183 : 143,124 = 143,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,183/143,124 = 143,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,183x = 143,124 × 143,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,183x = 20,484,479,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,484,479,376/64,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,157.40
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