Finding the Third Proportional to 64,068 and 97,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,068 and 97,682 is: 148,931.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,068 : 97,682 = 97,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,068/97,682 = 97,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,068x = 97,682 × 97,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,068x = 9,541,773,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,541,773,124/64,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,931.96
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