Finding the Third Proportional to 64,353 and 141,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,353 and 141,804 is: 312,469.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,353 : 141,804 = 141,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,353/141,804 = 141,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,353x = 141,804 × 141,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,353x = 20,108,374,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,108,374,416/64,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,469.88
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