Finding the Third Proportional to 64,402 and 135,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,402 and 135,796 is: 286,335.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,402 : 135,796 = 135,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,402/135,796 = 135,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,402x = 135,796 × 135,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,402x = 18,440,553,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,440,553,616/64,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,335.11
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