Finding the Third Proportional to 64,822 and 141,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,822 and 141,677 is: 309,653.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,822 : 141,677 = 141,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,822/141,677 = 141,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,822x = 141,677 × 141,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,822x = 20,072,372,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,072,372,329/64,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,653.70
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