Finding the Third Proportional to 64,040 and 94,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,040 and 94,402 is: 139,158.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,040 : 94,402 = 94,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,040/94,402 = 94,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,040x = 94,402 × 94,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,040x = 8,911,737,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,911,737,604/64,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,158.93
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