Finding the Third Proportional to 64,882 and 141,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,882 and 141,808 is: 309,939.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,882 : 141,808 = 141,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,882/141,808 = 141,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,882x = 141,808 × 141,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,882x = 20,109,508,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,109,508,864/64,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,939.72
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