Finding the Third Proportional to 64,776 and 139,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,776 and 139,488 is: 300,372.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,776 : 139,488 = 139,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,776/139,488 = 139,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,776x = 139,488 × 139,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,776x = 19,456,902,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,456,902,144/64,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,372.08
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