Finding the Third Proportional to 64,368 and 134,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,368 and 134,616 is: 281,529.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,368 : 134,616 = 134,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,368/134,616 = 134,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,368x = 134,616 × 134,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,368x = 18,121,467,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,121,467,456/64,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,529.14
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