Finding the Third Proportional to 64,990 and 139,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,990 and 139,652 is: 300,087.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,990 : 139,652 = 139,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,990/139,652 = 139,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,990x = 139,652 × 139,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,990x = 19,502,681,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,502,681,104/64,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,087.42
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