Finding the Third Proportional to 64,648 and 135,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,648 and 135,152 is: 282,546.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,648 : 135,152 = 135,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,648/135,152 = 135,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,648x = 135,152 × 135,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,648x = 18,266,063,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,266,063,104/64,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,546.45
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