Finding the Third Proportional to 64,966 and 139,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,966 and 139,603 is: 299,987.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,966 : 139,603 = 139,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,966/139,603 = 139,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,966x = 139,603 × 139,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,966x = 19,488,997,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,488,997,609/64,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,987.65
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