Finding the Third Proportional to 64,684 and 141,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,684 and 141,391 is: 309,062.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,684 : 141,391 = 141,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,684/141,391 = 141,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,684x = 141,391 × 141,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,684x = 19,991,414,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,991,414,881/64,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,062.75
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