Finding the Third Proportional to 64,354 and 141,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,354 and 141,806 is: 312,473.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,354 : 141,806 = 141,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,354/141,806 = 141,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,354x = 141,806 × 141,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,354x = 20,108,941,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,108,941,636/64,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,473.84
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