Finding the Third Proportional to 64,692 and 141,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,692 and 141,414 is: 309,125.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,692 : 141,414 = 141,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,692/141,414 = 141,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,692x = 141,414 × 141,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,692x = 19,997,919,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,997,919,396/64,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,125.08
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