Finding the Third Proportional to 64,498 and 133,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,498 and 133,553 is: 276,541.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,498 : 133,553 = 133,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,498/133,553 = 133,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,498x = 133,553 × 133,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,498x = 17,836,403,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,836,403,809/64,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,541.97
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