Finding the Third Proportional to 64,764 and 132,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,764 and 132,660 is: 271,735.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,764 : 132,660 = 132,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,764/132,660 = 132,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,764x = 132,660 × 132,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,764x = 17,598,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,598,675,600/64,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,735.46
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