Finding the Third Proportional to 64,890 and 140,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,890 and 140,796 is: 305,494.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,890 : 140,796 = 140,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,890/140,796 = 140,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,890x = 140,796 × 140,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,890x = 19,823,513,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,823,513,616/64,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,494.12
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