Finding the Third Proportional to 64,687 and 141,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,687 and 141,397 is: 309,074.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,687 : 141,397 = 141,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,687/141,397 = 141,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,687x = 141,397 × 141,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,687x = 19,993,111,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,993,111,609/64,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,074.65
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