Finding the Third Proportional to 64,335 and 141,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,335 and 141,759 is: 312,358.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,335 : 141,759 = 141,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,335/141,759 = 141,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,335x = 141,759 × 141,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,335x = 20,095,614,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,095,614,081/64,335 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,358.97
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