Finding the Third Proportional to 64,393 and 135,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,393 and 135,778 is: 286,299.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,393 : 135,778 = 135,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,393/135,778 = 135,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,393x = 135,778 × 135,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,393x = 18,435,665,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,435,665,284/64,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,299.21
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