Finding the Third Proportional to 64,557 and 139,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,557 and 139,310 is: 300,622.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,557 : 139,310 = 139,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,557/139,310 = 139,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,557x = 139,310 × 139,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,557x = 19,407,276,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,407,276,100/64,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,622.34
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