Finding the Third Proportional to 64,208 and 154,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,208 and 154,682 is: 372,640.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,208 : 154,682 = 154,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,208/154,682 = 154,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,208x = 154,682 × 154,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,208x = 23,926,521,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,926,521,124/64,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,640.81
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