Finding the Third Proportional to 64,396 and 135,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,396 and 135,784 is: 286,311.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,396 : 135,784 = 135,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,396/135,784 = 135,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,396x = 135,784 × 135,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,396x = 18,437,294,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,437,294,656/64,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,311.18
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