Finding the Third Proportional to 64,962 and 140,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,962 and 140,286 is: 302,948.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,962 : 140,286 = 140,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,962/140,286 = 140,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,962x = 140,286 × 140,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,962x = 19,680,161,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,680,161,796/64,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,948.83
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