Finding the Third Proportional to 64,642 and 134,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,642 and 134,818 is: 281,177.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,642 : 134,818 = 134,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,642/134,818 = 134,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,642x = 134,818 × 134,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,642x = 18,175,893,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,175,893,124/64,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,177.77
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