Finding the Third Proportional to 64,146 and 95,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,146 and 95,535 is: 142,283.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,146 : 95,535 = 95,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,146/95,535 = 95,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,146x = 95,535 × 95,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,146x = 9,126,936,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,126,936,225/64,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,283.79
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