Finding the Third Proportional to 64,794 and 139,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,794 and 139,430 is: 300,038.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,794 : 139,430 = 139,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,794/139,430 = 139,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,794x = 139,430 × 139,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,794x = 19,440,724,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,440,724,900/64,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,038.97
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