Finding the Third Proportional to 64,377 and 134,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,377 and 134,637 is: 281,577.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,377 : 134,637 = 134,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,377/134,637 = 134,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,377x = 134,637 × 134,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,377x = 18,127,121,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,127,121,769/64,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,577.61
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