Finding the Third Proportional to 64,032 and 93,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,032 and 93,970 is: 137,905.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,032 : 93,970 = 93,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,032/93,970 = 93,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,032x = 93,970 × 93,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,032x = 8,830,360,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,830,360,900/64,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,905.44
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