Finding the Third Proportional to 64,703 and 139,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,703 and 139,241 is: 299,646.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,703 : 139,241 = 139,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,703/139,241 = 139,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,703x = 139,241 × 139,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,703x = 19,388,056,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,388,056,081/64,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,646.94
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