Finding the Third Proportional to 64,715 and 132,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,715 and 132,567 is: 271,560.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,715 : 132,567 = 132,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,715/132,567 = 132,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,715x = 132,567 × 132,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,715x = 17,574,009,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,574,009,489/64,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,560.06
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