Finding the Third Proportional to 64,325 and 137,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,325 and 137,878 is: 295,535.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,325 : 137,878 = 137,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,325/137,878 = 137,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,325x = 137,878 × 137,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,325x = 19,010,342,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,010,342,884/64,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,535.84
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