Finding the Third Proportional to 64,908 and 132,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,908 and 132,888 is: 272,065.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,908 : 132,888 = 132,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,908/132,888 = 132,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,908x = 132,888 × 132,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,908x = 17,659,220,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,659,220,544/64,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,065.39
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