Finding the Third Proportional to 64,203 and 137,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,203 and 137,311 is: 293,667.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,203 : 137,311 = 137,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,203/137,311 = 137,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,203x = 137,311 × 137,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,203x = 18,854,310,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,854,310,721/64,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,667.13
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