Finding the Third Proportional to 64,828 and 134,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,828 and 134,155 is: 277,620.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,828 : 134,155 = 134,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,828/134,155 = 134,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,828x = 134,155 × 134,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,828x = 17,997,564,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,997,564,025/64,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,620.23
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