Finding the Third Proportional to 64,274 and 133,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,274 and 133,476 is: 277,185.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,274 : 133,476 = 133,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,274/133,476 = 133,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,274x = 133,476 × 133,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,274x = 17,815,842,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,815,842,576/64,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,185.84
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