Finding the Third Proportional to 64,368 and 139,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,368 and 139,815 is: 303,694.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,368 : 139,815 = 139,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,368/139,815 = 139,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,368x = 139,815 × 139,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,368x = 19,548,234,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,548,234,225/64,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,694.91
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