Finding the Third Proportional to 64,744 and 138,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,744 and 138,484 is: 296,209.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,744 : 138,484 = 138,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,744/138,484 = 138,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,744x = 138,484 × 138,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,744x = 19,177,818,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,177,818,256/64,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,209.97
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