Finding the Third Proportional to 64,826 and 137,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,826 and 137,368 is: 291,086.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,826 : 137,368 = 137,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,826/137,368 = 137,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,826x = 137,368 × 137,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,826x = 18,869,967,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,869,967,424/64,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,086.41
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