Finding the Third Proportional to 64,554 and 139,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,554 and 139,836 is: 302,910.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,554 : 139,836 = 139,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,554/139,836 = 139,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,554x = 139,836 × 139,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,554x = 19,554,106,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,554,106,896/64,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,910.85
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