Finding the Third Proportional to 64,035 and 102,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,035 and 102,887 is: 165,311.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,035 : 102,887 = 102,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,035/102,887 = 102,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,035x = 102,887 × 102,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,035x = 10,585,734,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,585,734,769/64,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,311.70
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