Finding the Third Proportional to 63,914 and 96,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,914 and 96,765 is: 146,501.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,914 : 96,765 = 96,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,914/96,765 = 96,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,914x = 96,765 × 96,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,914x = 9,363,465,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,363,465,225/63,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,501.00
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