Finding the Third Proportional to 64,686 and 141,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,686 and 141,394 is: 309,066.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,686 : 141,394 = 141,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,686/141,394 = 141,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,686x = 141,394 × 141,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,686x = 19,992,263,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,992,263,236/64,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,066.31
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