Finding the Third Proportional to 64,210 and 154,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,210 and 154,688 is: 372,658.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,210 : 154,688 = 154,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,210/154,688 = 154,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,210x = 154,688 × 154,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,210x = 23,928,377,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,928,377,344/64,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,658.11
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