Finding the Third Proportional to 64,662 and 139,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,662 and 139,518 is: 301,031.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,662 : 139,518 = 139,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,662/139,518 = 139,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,662x = 139,518 × 139,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,662x = 19,465,272,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,465,272,324/64,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,031.09
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