Finding the Third Proportional to 64,316 and 133,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,316 and 133,482 is: 277,029.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,316 : 133,482 = 133,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,316/133,482 = 133,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,316x = 133,482 × 133,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,316x = 17,817,444,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,817,444,324/64,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,029.73
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