Finding the Third Proportional to 64,628 and 138,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,628 and 138,616 is: 297,307.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,628 : 138,616 = 138,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,628/138,616 = 138,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,628x = 138,616 × 138,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,628x = 19,214,395,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,214,395,456/64,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,307.60
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