Finding the Third Proportional to 64,812 and 138,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,812 and 138,606 is: 296,420.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,812 : 138,606 = 138,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,812/138,606 = 138,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,812x = 138,606 × 138,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,812x = 19,211,623,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,211,623,236/64,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,420.77
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