Finding the Third Proportional to 64,636 and 135,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,636 and 135,128 is: 282,498.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,636 : 135,128 = 135,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,636/135,128 = 135,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,636x = 135,128 × 135,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,636x = 18,259,576,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,259,576,384/64,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,498.55
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