Finding the Third Proportional to 64,518 and 138,923.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,518 and 138,923.50 is: 299,137.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,518 : 138,923.50 = 138,923.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,518/138,923.50 = 138,923.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,518x = 138,923.50 × 138,923.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,518x = 19,299,738,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,299,738,852.25/64,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,137.28
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