Finding the Third Proportional to 64,154 and 100,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,154 and 100,779 is: 158,312.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,154 : 100,779 = 100,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,154/100,779 = 100,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,154x = 100,779 × 100,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,154x = 10,156,406,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,156,406,841/64,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,312.92
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