Finding the Third Proportional to 64,632 and 145,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,632 and 145,053 is: 325,541.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,632 : 145,053 = 145,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,632/145,053 = 145,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,632x = 145,053 × 145,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,632x = 21,040,372,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,040,372,809/64,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,541.11
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