Finding the Third Proportional to 64,954 and 140,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,954 and 140,270 is: 302,917.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,954 : 140,270 = 140,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,954/140,270 = 140,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,954x = 140,270 × 140,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,954x = 19,675,672,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,675,672,900/64,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,917.03
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