Finding the Third Proportional to 64,824 and 134,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,824 and 134,148 is: 277,608.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,824 : 134,148 = 134,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,824/134,148 = 134,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,824x = 134,148 × 134,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,824x = 17,995,685,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,995,685,904/64,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,608.38
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