Finding the Third Proportional to 64,048.50 and 96,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,048.50 and 96,279 is: 144,728.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,048.50 : 96,279 = 96,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,048.50/96,279 = 96,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,048.50x = 96,279 × 96,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,048.50x = 9,269,645,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,269,645,841/64,048.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,728.54
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