Finding the Third Proportional to 64,524 and 141,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,524 and 141,792 is: 311,589.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,524 : 141,792 = 141,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,524/141,792 = 141,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,524x = 141,792 × 141,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,524x = 20,104,971,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,104,971,264/64,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,589.04
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