Finding the Third Proportional to 64,824 and 140,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,824 and 140,715 is: 305,453.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,824 : 140,715 = 140,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,824/140,715 = 140,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,824x = 140,715 × 140,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,824x = 19,800,711,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,800,711,225/64,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,453.40
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