Finding the Third Proportional to 64,924 and 139,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,924 and 139,709 is: 300,637.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,924 : 139,709 = 139,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,924/139,709 = 139,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,924x = 139,709 × 139,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,924x = 19,518,604,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,518,604,681/64,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,637.74
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