Finding the Third Proportional to 64,312 and 133,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,312 and 133,552 is: 277,337.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,312 : 133,552 = 133,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,312/133,552 = 133,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,312x = 133,552 × 133,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,312x = 17,836,136,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,836,136,704/64,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,337.62
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