Finding the Third Proportional to 64,868 and 138,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,868 and 138,104 is: 294,023.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,868 : 138,104 = 138,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,868/138,104 = 138,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,868x = 138,104 × 138,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,868x = 19,072,714,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,072,714,816/64,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,023.48
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