Finding the Third Proportional to 64,522 and 138,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,522 and 138,932 is: 299,155.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,522 : 138,932 = 138,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,522/138,932 = 138,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,522x = 138,932 × 138,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,522x = 19,302,100,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,302,100,624/64,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,155.34
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