Finding the Third Proportional to 64,934 and 134,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,934 and 134,860 is: 280,087.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,934 : 134,860 = 134,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,934/134,860 = 134,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,934x = 134,860 × 134,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,934x = 18,187,219,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,187,219,600/64,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,087.78
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