Finding the Third Proportional to 64,230 and 98,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 64,230 and 98,850 is: 152,130.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,230 : 98,850 = 98,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,230/98,850 = 98,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,230x = 98,850 × 98,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,230x = 9,771,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,771,322,500/64,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,130.20
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