Finding the Third Proportional to 64,883 and 139,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,883 and 139,762 is: 301,056.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,883 : 139,762 = 139,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,883/139,762 = 139,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,883x = 139,762 × 139,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,883x = 19,533,416,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,533,416,644/64,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,056.00
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