Finding the Third Proportional to 64,627 and 142,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,627 and 142,011 is: 312,054.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,627 : 142,011 = 142,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,627/142,011 = 142,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,627x = 142,011 × 142,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,627x = 20,167,124,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,167,124,121/64,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,054.16
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