Finding the Third Proportional to 63,664 and 98,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,664 and 98,264 is: 151,668.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,664 : 98,264 = 98,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,664/98,264 = 98,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,664x = 98,264 × 98,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,664x = 9,655,813,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,655,813,696/63,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,668.35
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