Finding the Third Proportional to 64,304 and 133,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,304 and 133,536 is: 277,305.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,304 : 133,536 = 133,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,304/133,536 = 133,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,304x = 133,536 × 133,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,304x = 17,831,863,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,831,863,296/64,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,305.66
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