Finding the Third Proportional to 64,214 and 139,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,214 and 139,552 is: 303,279.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,214 : 139,552 = 139,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,214/139,552 = 139,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,214x = 139,552 × 139,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,214x = 19,474,760,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,474,760,704/64,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,279.05
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