Finding the Third Proportional to 64,416 and 137,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,416 and 137,391 is: 293,037.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,416 : 137,391 = 137,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,416/137,391 = 137,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,416x = 137,391 × 137,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,416x = 18,876,286,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,876,286,881/64,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,037.24
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