Finding the Third Proportional to 64,400 and 150,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,400 and 150,448 is: 351,468.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,400 : 150,448 = 150,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,400/150,448 = 150,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,400x = 150,448 × 150,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,400x = 22,634,600,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,634,600,704/64,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,468.96
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