Finding the Third Proportional to 64,194 and 149,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,194 and 149,988 is: 350,443.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,194 : 149,988 = 149,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,194/149,988 = 149,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,194x = 149,988 × 149,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,194x = 22,496,400,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,496,400,144/64,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,443.97
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