Finding the Third Proportional to 64,224 and 139,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,224 and 139,486 is: 302,945.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,224 : 139,486 = 139,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,224/139,486 = 139,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,224x = 139,486 × 139,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,224x = 19,456,344,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,456,344,196/64,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,945.07
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