Finding the Third Proportional to 64,220 and 139,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,220 and 139,624 is: 303,563.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,220 : 139,624 = 139,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,220/139,624 = 139,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,220x = 139,624 × 139,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,220x = 19,494,861,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,494,861,376/64,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,563.71
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