Finding the Third Proportional to 64,926 and 139,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,926 and 139,716 is: 300,658.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,926 : 139,716 = 139,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,926/139,716 = 139,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,926x = 139,716 × 139,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,926x = 19,520,560,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,520,560,656/64,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,658.61
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