Finding the Third Proportional to 64,732 and 138,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,732 and 138,788 is: 297,567.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,732 : 138,788 = 138,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,732/138,788 = 138,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,732x = 138,788 × 138,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,732x = 19,262,108,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,262,108,944/64,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,567.03
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