Finding the Third Proportional to 64,914 and 141,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,914 and 141,844 is: 309,944.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,914 : 141,844 = 141,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,914/141,844 = 141,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,914x = 141,844 × 141,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,914x = 20,119,720,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,119,720,336/64,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,944.24
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