Finding the Third Proportional to 64,937 and 140,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,937 and 140,944 is: 305,915.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,937 : 140,944 = 140,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,937/140,944 = 140,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,937x = 140,944 × 140,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,937x = 19,865,211,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,865,211,136/64,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,915.14
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