Finding the Third Proportional to 64,635 and 134,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,635 and 134,805 is: 281,153.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,635 : 134,805 = 134,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,635/134,805 = 134,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,635x = 134,805 × 134,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,635x = 18,172,388,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,172,388,025/64,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,153.99
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