Finding the Third Proportional to 64,264 and 142,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,264 and 142,292 is: 315,059.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,264 : 142,292 = 142,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,264/142,292 = 142,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,264x = 142,292 × 142,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,264x = 20,247,013,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,247,013,264/64,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,059.96
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