Finding the Third Proportional to 64,021 and 92,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,021 and 92,218 is: 132,833.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,021 : 92,218 = 92,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,021/92,218 = 92,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,021x = 92,218 × 92,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,021x = 8,504,159,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,504,159,524/64,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,833.91
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