Finding the Third Proportional to 64,694 and 137,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,694 and 137,164 is: 290,814.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,694 : 137,164 = 137,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,694/137,164 = 137,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,694x = 137,164 × 137,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,694x = 18,813,962,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,813,962,896/64,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,814.65
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