Finding the Third Proportional to 64,308 and 133,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,308 and 133,544 is: 277,321.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,308 : 133,544 = 133,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,308/133,544 = 133,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,308x = 133,544 × 133,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,308x = 17,833,999,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,833,999,936/64,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,321.64
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