Finding the Third Proportional to 64,746 and 140,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,746 and 140,913 is: 306,682.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,746 : 140,913 = 140,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,746/140,913 = 140,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,746x = 140,913 × 140,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,746x = 19,856,473,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,856,473,569/64,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,682.63
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