Finding the Third Proportional to 64,038 and 93,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,038 and 93,981 is: 137,924.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,038 : 93,981 = 93,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,038/93,981 = 93,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,038x = 93,981 × 93,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,038x = 8,832,428,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,832,428,361/64,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,924.80
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