Finding the Third Proportional to 64,186 and 154,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,186 and 154,628 is: 372,508.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,186 : 154,628 = 154,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,186/154,628 = 154,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,186x = 154,628 × 154,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,186x = 23,909,818,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,909,818,384/64,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,508.31
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