Finding the Third Proportional to 64,442 and 130,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,442 and 130,702 is: 265,091.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,442 : 130,702 = 130,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,442/130,702 = 130,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,442x = 130,702 × 130,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,442x = 17,083,012,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,083,012,804/64,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,091.29
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