Finding the Third Proportional to 64,984 and 135,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,984 and 135,074 is: 280,761.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,984 : 135,074 = 135,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,984/135,074 = 135,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,984x = 135,074 × 135,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,984x = 18,244,985,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,244,985,476/64,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,761.19
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