Finding the Third Proportional to 64,957 and 139,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,957 and 139,582 is: 299,938.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,957 : 139,582 = 139,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,957/139,582 = 139,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,957x = 139,582 × 139,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,957x = 19,483,134,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,483,134,724/64,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,938.96
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