Finding the Third Proportional to 64,314 and 133,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,314 and 133,478 is: 277,021.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,314 : 133,478 = 133,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,314/133,478 = 133,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,314x = 133,478 × 133,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,314x = 17,816,376,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,816,376,484/64,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,021.74
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