Finding the Third Proportional to 64,920 and 139,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,920 and 139,704 is: 300,634.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,920 : 139,704 = 139,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,920/139,704 = 139,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,920x = 139,704 × 139,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,920x = 19,517,207,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,517,207,616/64,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,634.74
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