Finding the Third Proportional to 64,804 and 131,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,804 and 131,912 is: 268,513.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,804 : 131,912 = 131,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,804/131,912 = 131,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,804x = 131,912 × 131,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,804x = 17,400,775,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,400,775,744/64,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,513.91
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