Finding the Third Proportional to 64,553 and 132,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,553 and 132,670 is: 272,664.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,553 : 132,670 = 132,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,553/132,670 = 132,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,553x = 132,670 × 132,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,553x = 17,601,328,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,601,328,900/64,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,664.77
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