Finding the Third Proportional to 64,726 and 133,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,726 and 133,945 is: 277,187.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,726 : 133,945 = 133,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,726/133,945 = 133,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,726x = 133,945 × 133,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,726x = 17,941,263,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,941,263,025/64,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,187.88
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