Finding the Third Proportional to 64,276 and 138,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,276 and 138,422 is: 298,099.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,276 : 138,422 = 138,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,276/138,422 = 138,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,276x = 138,422 × 138,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,276x = 19,160,650,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,160,650,084/64,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,099.60
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