Finding the Third Proportional to 64,095 and 99,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,095 and 99,493 is: 154,440.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,095 : 99,493 = 99,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,095/99,493 = 99,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,095x = 99,493 × 99,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,095x = 9,898,857,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,898,857,049/64,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,440.39
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