Finding the Third Proportional to 64,620 and 138,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,620 and 138,627 is: 297,391.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,620 : 138,627 = 138,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,620/138,627 = 138,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,620x = 138,627 × 138,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,620x = 19,217,445,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,217,445,129/64,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,391.60
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