Finding the Third Proportional to 64,350 and 141,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,350 and 141,798 is: 312,458.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,350 : 141,798 = 141,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,350/141,798 = 141,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,350x = 141,798 × 141,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,350x = 20,106,672,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,106,672,804/64,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,458.01
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