Finding the Third Proportional to 64,334 and 139,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,334 and 139,394 is: 302,028.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,334 : 139,394 = 139,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,334/139,394 = 139,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,334x = 139,394 × 139,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,334x = 19,430,687,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,430,687,236/64,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,028.28
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