Finding the Third Proportional to 64,086 and 95,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,086 and 95,598 is: 142,604.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,086 : 95,598 = 95,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,086/95,598 = 95,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,086x = 95,598 × 95,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,086x = 9,138,977,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,138,977,604/64,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,604.90
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