Finding the Third Proportional to 64,523 and 134,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,523 and 134,958 is: 282,281.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,523 : 134,958 = 134,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,523/134,958 = 134,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,523x = 134,958 × 134,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,523x = 18,213,661,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,213,661,764/64,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,281.69
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