Finding the Third Proportional to 64,362 and 150,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,362 and 150,377 is: 351,344.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,362 : 150,377 = 150,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,362/150,377 = 150,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,362x = 150,377 × 150,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,362x = 22,613,242,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,613,242,129/64,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,344.62
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