Finding the Third Proportional to 64,245 and 136,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,245 and 136,875 is: 291,614.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,245 : 136,875 = 136,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,245/136,875 = 136,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,245x = 136,875 × 136,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,245x = 18,734,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,734,765,625/64,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,614.38
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