Finding the Third Proportional to 64,536.75 and 138,417.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,536.75 and 138,417.75 is: 296,876.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,536.75 : 138,417.75 = 138,417.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,536.75/138,417.75 = 138,417.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,536.75x = 138,417.75 × 138,417.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,536.75x = 19,159,473,515.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,159,473,515.06/64,536.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,876.95
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