Finding the Third Proportional to 64,473 and 140,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,473 and 140,154 is: 304,672.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,473 : 140,154 = 140,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,473/140,154 = 140,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,473x = 140,154 × 140,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,473x = 19,643,143,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,643,143,716/64,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,672.40
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