Finding the Third Proportional to 64,692 and 137,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,692 and 137,160 is: 290,806.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,692 : 137,160 = 137,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,692/137,160 = 137,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,692x = 137,160 × 137,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,692x = 18,812,865,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,812,865,600/64,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,806.68
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