Finding the Third Proportional to 64,708 and 139,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,708 and 139,352 is: 300,101.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,708 : 139,352 = 139,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,708/139,352 = 139,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,708x = 139,352 × 139,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,708x = 19,418,979,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,418,979,904/64,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,101.69
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