Finding the Third Proportional to 64,269 and 137,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,269 and 137,529 is: 294,297.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,269 : 137,529 = 137,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,269/137,529 = 137,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,269x = 137,529 × 137,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,269x = 18,914,225,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,914,225,841/64,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,297.81
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