Finding the Third Proportional to 64,207 and 136,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,207 and 136,730 is: 291,169.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,207 : 136,730 = 136,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,207/136,730 = 136,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,207x = 136,730 × 136,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,207x = 18,695,092,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,695,092,900/64,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,169.08
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