Finding the Third Proportional to 64,411 and 138,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,411 and 138,346 is: 297,148.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,411 : 138,346 = 138,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,411/138,346 = 138,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,411x = 138,346 × 138,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,411x = 19,139,615,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,139,615,716/64,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,148.25
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