Finding the Third Proportional to 64,188 and 154,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,188 and 154,629 is: 372,501.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,188 : 154,629 = 154,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,188/154,629 = 154,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,188x = 154,629 × 154,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,188x = 23,910,127,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,910,127,641/64,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,501.52
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