Finding the Third Proportional to 64,200 and 138,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,200 and 138,552 is: 299,013.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,200 : 138,552 = 138,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,200/138,552 = 138,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,200x = 138,552 × 138,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,200x = 19,196,656,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,196,656,704/64,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,013.34
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