Finding the Third Proportional to 64,000 and 93,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,000 and 93,713 is: 137,220.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,000 : 93,713 = 93,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,000/93,713 = 93,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,000x = 93,713 × 93,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,000x = 8,782,126,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,782,126,369/64,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,220.72
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