Finding the Third Proportional to 64,296 and 139,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,296 and 139,284 is: 301,730.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,296 : 139,284 = 139,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,296/139,284 = 139,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,296x = 139,284 × 139,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,296x = 19,400,032,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,400,032,656/64,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,730.01
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