Finding the Third Proportional to 64,584 and 135,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,584 and 135,108 is: 282,642.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,584 : 135,108 = 135,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,584/135,108 = 135,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,584x = 135,108 × 135,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,584x = 18,254,171,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,254,171,664/64,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,642.32
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