Finding the Third Proportional to 64,912 and 138,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,912 and 138,194 is: 294,207.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,912 : 138,194 = 138,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,912/138,194 = 138,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,912x = 138,194 × 138,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,912x = 19,097,581,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,097,581,636/64,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,207.26
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