Finding the Third Proportional to 64,374 and 130,497.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,374 and 130,497.75 is: 264,542.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,374 : 130,497.75 = 130,497.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,374/130,497.75 = 130,497.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,374x = 130,497.75 × 130,497.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,374x = 17,029,662,755.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,029,662,755.06/64,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,542.56
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