Finding the Third Proportional to 64,673 and 140,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,673 and 140,736 is: 306,257.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,673 : 140,736 = 140,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,673/140,736 = 140,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,673x = 140,736 × 140,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,673x = 19,806,621,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,806,621,696/64,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,257.97
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