Finding the Third Proportional to 64,320 and 138,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,320 and 138,432 is: 297,938.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,320 : 138,432 = 138,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,320/138,432 = 138,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,320x = 138,432 × 138,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,320x = 19,163,418,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,163,418,624/64,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,938.72
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